Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandColeraineTamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE

Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn

Coleraine, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12332
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tamney cromlech is a prehistoric stone circle located in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of standing stones typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial sites, dating to the later prehistoric period. Such circles served important communal functions within early agricultural societies, likely connected to calendrical observations, seasonal gatherings, or burial practices. The site remains an important example of megalithic monument construction in the region and contributes to understanding the distribution and chronology of stone circles across Ulster.

Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn?

Tamney cromlech is a prehistoric stone circle located in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12332.

What period does Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn date from?

Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn?

Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn 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 12332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tamney cromlech. stone circle or cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (0.9 km), Dwarf's grave, slaght averty. cairn (1.5 km), Rath (2.1 km).

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