Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghThe grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration
PREHISTORIC · DECORATED STONE

The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10203
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
DECORATED STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Grey Stones is a prehistoric decorated stone monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two stones bearing cup marks and associated decorative elements, characteristic of Neolithic or early Bronze Age rock art traditions in the Irish archaeological record. Such cup-marked stones are distributed across northern Britain and Ireland and are typically assigned to the later Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, though precise dating remains challenging without excavation. The decorated surfaces represent important evidence of ritual or symbolic activity among prehistoric communities in the region, contributing to understanding of early artistic expression and landscape use in prehistoric Ulster.

The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration?

The Grey Stones is a prehistoric decorated stone monument located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10203.

What period does The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration date from?

The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a decorated stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration?

The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration 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 10203.

What other scheduled monuments are near The grey stones. two stones with cup marks & decoration?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crannog (4.3 km), Crannog (4.4 km), Crannog (4.4 km).

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