PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE

Stone circle

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14023
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing one of the ritual or ceremonial sites characteristic of prehistoric communities in the north of Ireland. The circle comprises standing stones arranged in a circular formation, though like many such monuments, it has been subject to damage and displacement over the centuries. As a scheduled monument registered with the Historic Environment Division, it constitutes an important archaeological resource for understanding the prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial practices of the region.

Stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle?

Stone circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14023.

What period does Stone circle date from?

Stone circle 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?

Stone circle 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 14023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dermot and grania's bed. wedge tomb (2.8 km), Rocking stone. portal tomb (3 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb (3.5 km).

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