Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghThree stone alignments
PREHISTORIC · ALIGNMENT COMPLEX

Three stone alignments

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 10272
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
ALIGNMENT COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three stone alignments is a prehistoric alignment complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises multiple linear arrangements of standing stones, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in the Irish landscape. Stone alignments of this type are thought to date to the Bronze Age, though precise chronological attribution remains challenging without excavation. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric monumental construction in the region and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in Ulster.

Three stone alignments is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 10272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three stone alignments?

Three stone alignments is a prehistoric alignment complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 10272.

What period does Three stone alignments date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Three stone alignments?

Three stone alignments 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 10272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three stone alignments?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform rath (4.3 km), Stone circle, cloghcor stone circle. cairn kerb (4.4 km), Platform rath (5 km).

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