Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghStone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment
BRONZE AGE · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 15028
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment is a Bronze Age ceremonial complex located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two stone circles, two cairns, and an associated alignment of stones, characteristic of the ritual and funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period. The complex reflects the spiritual and communal practices of Bronze Age communities in the region, with the stone circles likely serving as gathering places for ceremonial purposes whilst the cairns functioned as burial monuments. This arrangement of multiple monument types within a single complex demonstrates the importance of the location within the broader landscape archaeology of prehistoric Ulster.

Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 15028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment?

Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment is a Bronze Age ceremonial complex located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 15028.

What period does Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment date from?

Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment 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 circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment?

Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment 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 15028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone circles (2), cairns (2) & alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Horned cairn. court tomb (4.5 km), Dunmisk fort. enclosure, monastic settlement, church & graveyard (site of) (4.9 km), Long cairns, giant's graves. court tomb (6 km).

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