Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghThree concentric stone circles & alignment
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Three concentric stone circles & alignment

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10297
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three Concentric Stone Circles is a prehistoric stone circle complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises three roughly circular arrangements of standing stones arranged concentrically, representing a distinctive form of ritual or ceremonial site from the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The precise dating and original function of the complex remain subjects of archaeological study, though such multi-ringed stone circles are considered significant expressions of prehistoric monumental architecture in the Irish landscape. The site's alignment with celestial or topographical features may have held ceremonial or practical importance for its prehistoric builders and users.

Three concentric stone circles & alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three concentric stone circles & alignment?

Three Concentric Stone Circles is a prehistoric stone circle complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10297.

What period does Three concentric stone circles & alignment date from?

Three concentric stone circles & alignment dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle complex. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Three concentric stone circles & alignment?

Three concentric stone circles & alignment 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 10297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three concentric stone circles & alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath (3.7 km), Derrybrusk church. medieval church & graveyard (5 km), Two burnt mounds/ cooking places (fulachta fiadh) (5.6 km).

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