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Knowth Passage Tomb
Knowth
Co. Meath
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About Knowth Passage Tomb
Knowth Passage Tomb in Knowth
, Co. Meath.
Knowth passage tomb lies west of Newgrange and is the largest within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The large mound covers two independent east-west passge tombs placed back
to back which is surrounded by 127 massive kerbstones. Outside this large passage tomb there are eighteen smaller tombs.
The eastern passage leads to a cruciform chamber with three recesses and basin stones into which the cremated remains of the dead were placed while the western passage leads to a rectangular room.
With over 200 decorated stones found during excavations, Knowth contains more than a third of the total number of examples of megalithic art in all Western Europe.
Access to Knowth is by guided tour only.
Image © Copyright John M and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons.
The eastern passage leads to a cruciform chamber with three recesses and basin stones into which the cremated remains of the dead were placed while the western passage leads to a rectangular room.
With over 200 decorated stones found during excavations, Knowth contains more than a third of the total number of examples of megalithic art in all Western Europe.
Access to Knowth is by guided tour only.
Image © Copyright John M and licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons.
