Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghStone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · MEGALITHIC TOMBPossible

Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9874
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMBPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle is a prehistoric megalithic monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, comprising six standing stones arranged in a circular configuration. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Database (HED NI NISMR MonID 9874) and dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The stones themselves represent a form of megalithic construction typical of prehistoric ritual and funerary landscapes across Ireland, though whether the monument functioned primarily as a stone circle, a tomb setting, or a ceremonial gathering place cannot be definitively established from its surviving form alone. The arrangement and preservation of the stones reflect the enduring significance of such megalithic centres within prehistoric societies of the Irish island.

Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9874. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb?

Stone circle is a prehistoric megalithic monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, comprising six standing stones arranged in a circular configuration. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9874.

What period does Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb date from?

Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a megalithic tombpossible. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb?

Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb 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 9874.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circle. six standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rectangular enclosure (6.8 km), Mound, possibly crannog (7.5 km), Multi-period church site - monastic site, medieval church & graveyard, cross-shaft & base etc. (7.6 km).

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