Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneStone circles (2), standing stone & alignment
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Stone circles (2), standing stone & alignment

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14065
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone circles (2), standing stone & alignment is a prehistoric stone circle complex located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises multiple standing stones arranged in a ceremonial or ritual configuration typical of Neolithic and Bronze Age sacred landscapes in the region. Such complexes served important communal and possibly astronomical functions for prehistoric communities, marking calendrical events or serving as focal points for gatherings and ritual activity. The monument remains a significant indicator of prehistoric settlement patterns and religious practice in the north of Ireland.

Stone circles (2), standing stone & alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone circles (2), standing stone & alignment?

Stone circles (2), standing stone & alignment is a prehistoric stone circle complex located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14065.

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

Stone circles (2), standing stone & alignment 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 circles (2), standing stone & alignment?

Stone circles (2), standing stone & 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 14065.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. wedge tomb & stone circle (2.1 km), Bronze age ceremonial landscape (3.9 km), Two stone circles, cairn with cist & two alignments (4.9 km).

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