Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghThree stone circles & alignments
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Three stone circles & alignments

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9125
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three Stone Circles and Alignments is a prehistoric stone circle complex located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The site comprises multiple stone circles and associated linear alignments of standing stones, representing a significant example of Neolithic or Bronze Age ceremonial and ritual landscape architecture. Such complexes were typically constructed between approximately 3500 and 1200 BCE and served functions related to astronomical observation, ritual gathering, and ceremonial practices among prehistoric communities. The monument's survival demonstrates the enduring character of stone-built structures in the Irish landscape and contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric activity in the Ulster region.

Three stone circles & alignments is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9125. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three stone circles & alignments?

Three Stone Circles and Alignments 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 9125.

What period does Three stone circles & alignments date from?

Three stone circles & alignments 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 stone circles & alignments?

Three stone circles & 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 9125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three stone circles & alignments?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring barrow (6.3 km), Standing stone (6.4 km), Standing stone (6.5 km).

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