Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghStone circle and standing stones (2)
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE

Stone circle and standing stones (2)

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14381
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle and standing stones (2) is a prehistoric monument located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a stone circle accompanied by two standing stones, typical of ritual and ceremonial complexes established during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods in the Irish landscape. Such monuments reflect the spiritual and communal practices of prehistoric communities, with stone circles serving functions that likely encompassed gatherings, astronomical observations, or ceremonial deposits. The survival of both the circular arrangement and associated standing stones at this location provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and monumental construction practices in the Ulster region.

Stone circle and standing stones (2) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14381. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle and standing stones (2)?

Stone circle and standing stones (2) is a prehistoric monument located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14381.

What period does Stone circle and standing stones (2) date from?

Stone circle and standing stones (2) 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 and standing stones (2)?

Stone circle and standing stones (2) 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 14381.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle and standing stones (2)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath (2.3 km), Ring barrow (3.7 km), Slievebeg, standing stones. four stone circles & alignment (4.5 km).

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