Northern Ireland · County Fermanagh

Drumskinny

A compact circle accompanied by a stone row and cairn in the Fermanagh countryside.

History & archaeology

A place made over generations

The site combines a ring of standing stones with an aligned row and small cairn. Stones were re-erected after excavation in the twentieth century.

Because restoration shaped its present appearance, visitors should distinguish excavated evidence from the modern arrangement of individual stones.

Stories, beliefs & mysteries

Meaning through time

Archaeological interpretation

The relationship of circle, row and cairn suggests linked ceremonies and movement, although precise astronomical functions are uncertain.

Folklore & later tradition

Its orderly form attracts modern mystical interpretations; these should remain distinct from the results of excavation.

Plan a visit

Walk gently into the landscape

State-care site with nearby parking and straightforward access over grass.

Respect the place

Do not climb, move stones, light fires or leave offerings. Follow current access signs and take everything home.

Sources & further reading

Follow the evidence

Department for Communities NIHistoric Environment Map Viewer

This introductory record was last reviewed in August 2026. Access details can change; consult the site manager before travelling.

The marker shows the monument, not a parking space. A postcode is only a navigation aid; check current access and parking information before travelling.