Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneTwo stone circles & possible alignment
E.B.A. · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Two stone circles & possible alignment

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14057
Period
E.B.A.
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two stone circles and possible alignment is a Early Bronze Age stone circle complex located near Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two separate circular arrangements of stones, which represent significant ritual or ceremonial monuments typical of Early Bronze Age communities in the region, broadly dating to the third millennium BC. The possible alignment between the circles suggests deliberate spatial planning by their builders, indicating sophisticated understanding of landscape and celestial observation. Such stone circle complexes are comparatively rare in Ulster and provide important evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and religious practice in northern Ireland.

Two stone circles & possible alignment is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two stone circles & possible alignment?

Two stone circles and possible alignment is a Early Bronze Age stone circle complex located near Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14057.

What period does Two stone circles & possible alignment date from?

Two stone circles & possible alignment dates from the e.b.a. 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 & possible alignment?

Two stone circles & possible alignment 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 14057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two stone circles & possible alignment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's grave. wedge tomb & stone circle (2.4 km), Bronze age ceremonial landscape (4.3 km), Two stone circles, cairn with cist & two alignments (5.4 km).

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