Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghStone circle & two alignments
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Stone circle & two alignments

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10303
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circle and two alignments is a prehistoric stone circle complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a central stone circle accompanied by two linear stone alignments, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial landscapes. Such complexes typically date to the later Bronze Age period, reflecting sophisticated spatial planning and communal effort in their construction. The site represents an important example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the Ulster region and contributes to understanding of Bronze Age religious practice and landscape organisation in Ireland.

Stone circle & two alignments is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle & two alignments?

Stone circle and two alignments is a prehistoric stone circle complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10303.

What period does Stone circle & two alignments date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Stone circle & two alignments?

Stone circle & 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 10303.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle, cloghcor stone circle. cairn kerb (2.8 km), Platform rath (3.7 km), Tamlaght. multiperiod church site & graveyard (e.christian-post med.) with cross-carved stone, finial stone & bullaun (4.3 km).

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