Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandCookstownTwo stone circles, alignments & cairn
BRONZE AGE · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Two stone circles, alignments & cairn

Cookstown, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14449
Period
BRONZE AGE
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two stone circles, alignments and cairn is a Bronze Age ceremonial complex situated near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two distinct stone circles linked by stone alignments, accompanied by an associated cairn, representing a notable example of prehistoric ritual landscape organisation in the region. The monument dates to the Bronze Age, when such ceremonial stone arrangements held significant cultural and possibly astronomical importance to the communities that constructed them. The physical configuration of multiple integrated elements demonstrates the sophistication of Bronze Age monumental design and the investment of labour in creating spaces for communal gatherings or ritual observance.

Two stone circles, alignments & cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14449. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two stone circles, alignments & cairn?

Two stone circles, alignments and cairn is a Bronze Age ceremonial complex situated near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14449.

What period does Two stone circles, alignments & cairn date from?

Two stone circles, alignments & cairn dates from the bronze age 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 Two stone circles, alignments & cairn?

Two stone circles, alignments & cairn 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 14449.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone circles, alignments & cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone, three cairns & two stone circles (1.8 km), Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh (3.2 km), Ogham stone (3.9 km).

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