What is recorded here
The Craig's stone circle in Tobergill is a scheduled megalithic tomb from the prehistoric era, marked by ancient stones arranged across the Antrim landscape. It stands as a formal record of human presence long before written history, preserving the shape of rituals or burial practices now lost to time. The stones remain untouched by modern development, holding the weight of centuries in their silent alignment.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MEGALITHIC TOMB: THE CRAIG'S or STONE CIRCLE. Recorded period: PREHISTORIC. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Megalithic tomb, possibly dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its inclusion in the official Northern Ireland archaeological record and scheduled protection status, indicating its importance to the region's prehistoric heritage.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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