Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghStone circle & alignment
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE

Stone circle & alignment

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10298
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle and alignment is a prehistoric monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a stone circle accompanied by an associated stone alignment, features characteristic of monuments erected during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods in Ireland. Such monuments typically served ritual, astronomical, or ceremonial functions within their prehistoric communities. The combination of circular and linear stone arrangements suggests careful planning and social organisation among the peoples who constructed it.

Stone circle & alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle & alignment?

Stone circle and alignment is a prehistoric monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10298.

What period does Stone circle & alignment date from?

Stone circle & alignment dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle & alignment?

Stone circle & alignment is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 10298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle & alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath (3.7 km), Tamlaght. multiperiod church site & graveyard (e.christian-post med.) with cross-carved stone, finial stone & bullaun (4.3 km), Derrybrusk church. medieval church & graveyard (5.1 km).

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