Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghTwo standing stones
BRONZE AGE · STANDING STONE

Two standing stones

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14328
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Standing Stones in Omagh is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two upright stones that survive from the prehistoric period, likely erected during the Bronze Age as part of the ritual and territorial landscape of early metal-working communities in Ulster. Standing stones of this type served various functions within Bronze Age society, potentially marking ceremonial sites, territorial boundaries, or serving as waymarkers across the landscape. The monument is recorded within the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record and represents an important survival of Bronze Age monumental culture in the region.

Two standing stones is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two standing stones?

Two Standing Stones in Omagh is a Bronze Age standing stone monument located in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14328.

What period does Two standing stones date from?

Two standing stones dates from the bronze age 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 Two standing stones?

Two standing stones 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 14328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two standing stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Counterscarp rath (4.3 km), Stone circle and standing stones (2) (5.1 km), Cloghacarah. standing stone (6.6 km).

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