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PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb

Down, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 7587
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb, is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in County Down, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two upright stones whose original function remains uncertain, though the designation suggests a possible association with megalithic funerary practice characteristic of the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods in Ireland. The stones survive as substantial upright blocks, preserving evidence of what may have been a chambered or passage tomb structure, though the monument's fragmentary condition limits definitive interpretation of its original architectural form. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric monumental landscape of County Down, reflecting the ritual and burial practices of early farming communities in the Irish archaeological record.

Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 7587. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb?

Two standing stones, possibly megalithic tomb, is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 7587.

What period does Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb date from?

Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb 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 Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb?

Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb 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 7587.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two standing stones - poss. megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Navigation pillar (3.3 km), The long stone. standing stone (4.4 km), Raised rath (4.4 km).

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