Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghThe graves. stone circle
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE

The graves. stone circle

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9961
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Graves stone circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones typical of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial sites, though its exact dimensions and current state of preservation would require site-specific archaeological documentation. Stone circles of this type in the Fermanagh region are generally attributed to the Bronze Age period, when such monuments served important functions within contemporary communities, possibly relating to burial practices, astronomical observation, or territorial marking. The site remains of archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and cultural practices in Ulster during the second millennium before the Common Era.

The graves. stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9961. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The graves. stone circle?

The Graves stone circle is a prehistoric stone circle located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9961.

What period does The graves. stone circle date from?

The graves. stone circle 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 The graves. stone circle?

The graves. stone circle 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 9961.

What other scheduled monuments are near The graves. stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog (9.2 km), Bivallate rath (9.4 km), Crannog (9.5 km).

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