Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghStone circle & two alignments
BRONZE AGE · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Stone circle & two alignments

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9132
Period
BRONZE AGE
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 Bronze Age stone circle complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises a central stone circle accompanied by two linear alignments of stones extending from it, a configuration that reflects sophisticated ceremonial or astronomical planning characteristic of later Bronze Age ritual landscapes. Such aligned stone circles are relatively uncommon in the Irish archaeological record and suggest this location held particular significance for Bronze Age communities in Ulster. The monument remains an important testimony to prehistoric religious practice and landscape organisation in the region.

Stone circle & two alignments is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circle & two alignments?

Stone circle and two alignments is a Bronze Age stone circle complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9132.

What period does Stone circle & two alignments date from?

Stone circle & two alignments dates from the bronze age 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 9132.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barrow (7.1 km), Tobernasool. holy well (7.1 km), Counterscarp rath (7.2 km).

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