Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandCookstownTwo stone circles, two alignments & cairn
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Two stone circles, two alignments & cairn

Cookstown, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 13100
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two stone circles, two alignments and cairn is a prehistoric stone circle complex located near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The site comprises two distinct stone circles, two linear alignments of stones, and an associated cairn, representing a significant concentration of ritual and ceremonial monuments from the Bronze Age. The complex demonstrates the architectural sophistication and considerable labour investment characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Ulster. The monument is protected under the Historic Environment Division registry and remains an important archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric religious practice and territorial organisation in northern Ireland.

Two stone circles, two alignments & cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 13100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two stone circles, two alignments & cairn?

Two stone circles, two alignments and cairn is a prehistoric stone circle complex located near Cookstown in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 13100.

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

Two stone circles, two alignments & cairn dates from the prehistoric 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, two alignments & cairn?

Two stone circles, two 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 13100.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wedge tomb (0.9 km), Giant's grave. megalithic tomb (2.3 km), Three stone circles & six alignments (2.4 km).

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