Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghStone circle, cairn & two alignments
BRONZE AGE · MEGALITHIC COMPLEX

Stone circle, cairn & two alignments

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14652
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
MEGALITHIC COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle, cairn and two alignments is a Bronze Age megalithic complex located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises a stone circle, a central cairn, and two associated linear stone alignments, representing a characteristic ritual and ceremonial landscape of the Bronze Age period. Such complexes reflect the considerable organizational capacity and spiritual beliefs of Bronze Age communities, with the stone circle serving as a focal point for communal gathering and ceremonial practices. The site forms part of the wider Bronze Age monumental record of Ulster, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and the ceremonial use of the landscape during the second millennium before Christ.

Stone circle, cairn & two alignments is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14652. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle, cairn & two alignments?

Stone circle, cairn and two alignments is a Bronze Age megalithic complex located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14652.

What period does Stone circle, cairn & two alignments date from?

Stone circle, cairn & two alignments dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a megalithic complex. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle, cairn & two alignments?

Stone circle, cairn & two alignments 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 14652.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle, cairn & two alignments?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Court tomb (3.4 km), White stones. court tomb (4.3 km), Stone structure (5.6 km).

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