Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLimavadyTwo standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · STANDING STONE

Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb

Limavady, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12243
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STANDING STONE
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Standing Stones, possibly remains of a megalithic tomb, is a prehistoric monument located in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two upright stone markers that scholars have tentatively identified as the surviving elements of a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial structure, though the full original form and extent of any associated tomb cannot be definitively established from current evidence. These stones represent an important archaeological record of megalithic funerary practices in the north of Ireland during the prehistoric period. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 12243 and remains a significant element of the region's prehistoric heritage.

Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Two Standing Stones, possibly remains of a megalithic tomb, is a prehistoric monument located in Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12243.

What period does Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb date from?

Two standing stones, possibly remains of 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, possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Two standing stones, possibly remains of 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 12243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone circle/ remains of megalith (3.2 km), Possible portal tomb (3.3 km), Possible court tomb (3.4 km).

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