Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandArmaghThe giant's grave. megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · MEGALITHIC TOMB

The giant's grave. megalithic tomb

Armagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 5912
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMB
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Giant's Grave is a prehistoric megalithic tomb located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a substantial stone structure typical of megalithic burial architecture from the fourth and third millennia before the present, representing an important example of early monumental construction in the Irish landscape. Such tombs served as communal burial places and reflect the sophisticated social organisation and labour capacity of Neolithic communities in the region. The site remains a significant archaeological asset, formally recognised and protected under the heritage designation system of Northern Ireland.

The giant's grave. megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 5912. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The giant's grave. megalithic tomb?

The Giant's Grave is a prehistoric megalithic tomb located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 5912.

What period does The giant's grave. megalithic tomb date from?

The giant's grave. megalithic tomb dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a megalithic tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The giant's grave. megalithic tomb?

The giant's grave. megalithic tomb 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 5912.

What other scheduled monuments are near The giant's grave. megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Portal tomb (0.1 km), Devlin's fort. bivallate rath (5.8 km), Gordon's fort. multivallate rath (6.3 km).

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