Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBanbridgeThree sisters. standing stones (3)
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Three sisters. standing stones (3)

Banbridge, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7701
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three Sisters is a prehistoric standing stone monument comprising three upright stones located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The stones date to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a form of monumental expression common to the megalithic traditions of the British Isles. The site has been recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under monument identification number 7701, reflecting its recognition as a designated archaeological asset. Standing stone monuments of this type typically served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise original purpose of this particular grouping remains subject to archaeological interpretation.

Three sisters. standing stones (3) is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7701. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three sisters. standing stones (3)?

Three Sisters is a prehistoric standing stone monument comprising three upright stones located in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7701.

What period does Three sisters. standing stones (3) date from?

Three sisters. standing stones (3) 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 Three sisters. standing stones (3)?

Three sisters. standing stones (3) 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 7701.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three sisters. standing stones (3)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (7 km), Oval rath? (7.5 km), Platform rath (7.9 km).

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