Archaeological sites in Ireland Archaeological sites in Ireland Brú na Bóinne ( English: "Palace on the Boyne") is an internationally important complex of Neolithic chamber tombs, standing stones, henges and other prehistoric enclosures located in a wide meander of the River Boyne in Ireland. Later, it was used for Iron Age burials. The Normans settled the area in the Middle Ages and in 1690 it was the site of the infamous Battle of the Boyne. The site is often referred to as the "Bend of the Boyne", and this is often (incorrectly) taken to be a translation of Brú na Bóinne. It is a World Heritage Site, containing what have been described as the national monuments of Ireland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brú na Bóinne"
The Hill of Tara ( Irish Teamhair na Rí, "Hill of the Kings"), located near the River Boyne, is a long, low limestone ridge that runs between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland. It contains a number of ancient monuments, and is reputed to have been the seat of the Árd Rí Éireann or High King of Ireland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hill of Tara"
Knowth, located at , is the site of a neolithic passage grave, one of the ancient monuments of the Brú na Bóinne complex in the valley of the River Boyne in Ireland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Knowth"
Monknewton is a village 3km east of Slane in the Irish county of Meath. It stands on the Mattock River which feeds several historic watermills nearby. ...more on Wikipedia about "Monknewton"
The Newgrange cursus is a Neolithic monument that constitutes part of the Brú na Bóinne complex in Ireland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Newgrange cursus"
The Rock of Cashel, also known as Cashel of the Kings, is a historic site in Ireland's province of Munster, located at Cashel, County Tipperary. The buildings which crown the Rock of Cashel present a mass and outline of great complexity, rivalling other sites in western Europe. The complex has a character of its own, unique and native, and is one of the most remarkable collections of Celtic art and medieval architecture to be found anywhere in Europe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rock of Cashel"
Townleyhall passage grave is an Irish chamber tomb around 2km north of Dowth tomb and part of the megalithic complex of Brú na Bóinne in County Meath ...more on Wikipedia about "Townleyhall passage grave" Don't hesitate to contact stuff on shortopedia
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