Circles of Stone field guide
Kiltierney Stone Circle (site)
County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Before you go
There is no standing circle to visit and no promoted public access. The coordinates mark the archaeological record, not a visitor entrance or parking place. Do not enter farmland to search for remains; explore the excavation account and wider public heritage sites instead.
- Grid reference
- H 219 626
- Monument coordinates
- 54.45135, -7.71251
Pack and plan
- Charged phone and a paper map or saved offline map
- Water, layers and footwear suited to the terrain
- Current weather, daylight and access information checked
- Someone told where you are going on remote walks
What you are looking for
The recorded site of a Fermanagh stone circle whose buried settings and seven Bronze Age burials were recovered during rescue excavation in 1975.
Excavators identified the sockets and settings of the demolished ring and part of a clay bank running from west to north. Seven burials contained amber, clay and stone beads, pottery and organic remains, providing evidence for an Early Bronze Age date.
Field notes
Weather and light: ______________________________________________
First feature spotted: ___________________________________________
Something the map did not show: _________________________________
Walk gently
- Check current access and weather before setting out.
- Keep dogs under close control around livestock.
- Do not climb, move stones, light fires or leave offerings.
- Take all litter home and protect fragile ground.
If something goes wrong
In an emergency call 999 or 112. Give the grid reference or coordinates above, describe your approach route, and do not put yourself at further risk.