Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneThe white stone. standing stone
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

The white stone. standing stone

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14241
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The White Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument belongs to the category of ritual or ceremonial stones erected during the prehistoric period, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. Standing stones of this type were commonly used as territorial markers, ritual focal points, or components of wider ceremonial landscapes across the Irish island. The stone survives as a physical testament to prehistoric settlement and monumental activity in the region, contributing to the archaeological record of early societies in Ulster.

The white stone. standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The white stone. standing stone?

The White Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14241.

What period does The white stone. standing stone date from?

The white stone. standing stone dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The white stone. standing stone?

The white stone. standing stone 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 14241.

What other scheduled monuments are near The white stone. standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castlederg castle. fortified house & bawn (0.7 km), Standing stone (0.7 km), Giant's grave. portal tomb (4.1 km).

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