Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandOmaghTwo standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb
PREHISTORIC · MEGALITHIC TOMBPossible

Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb

Omagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14863
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
MEGALITHIC TOMBPossible
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb, is a Neolithic monument located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two upright stone blocks whose original purpose and relationship to a larger burial structure remain uncertain, though their alignment and scale suggest they may represent the surviving elements of a megalithic tomb, likely dating to the Neolithic period. The monument is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under reference HED NI NISMR MonID 14863, reflecting its status as a protected archaeological site of prehistoric significance.

Two standing stones, possibly remains of megalithic tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14863. 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 megalithic tomb, is a Neolithic monument located near Omagh in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14863.

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 megalithic tombpossible. 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 14863.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone alignment (5.2 km), Stone circle & two alignments (5.3 km), Stone alignment (5.4 km).

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