Welcome to this short tour of some of the more notable megalithic sites around Ireland. This is really just a taster of what Irelands stone and bronze age heritage has to offer, there are many more to be discovered in the categorised sections above. To visit a site, view more photos and find out a bit more, click on the link beside each photo. To continue on to the next page, use the links at the bottom of each page or the small numbered quick links just below this message. Enjoy!
The Mound of the Hostages, Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
The Mound of the Hostages is the oldest structure on the Hill of Tara that survives above ground. It is a neolithic passage tomb with an undifferentiated chamber dating to the stone age, around 3,000 BC. The name is medieaval and bears no relation to its creation and intended function. The passage is orientated so that the rising sun on the cross quater days (half way between the equinoxes) lights up the rear of the chamber and some carvings on a sidestone of the passage.
Click here to go to Tara, with photos also of the Stone of Destiny (Liá Fáil), Rath of the Synods and the Kings Seat.
The Mound of the Hostages, Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
The Mound of the Hostages is the oldest structure on the Hill of Tara that survives above ground. It is a neolithic passage tomb with an undifferentiated chamber dating to the stone age, around 3,000 BC. The name is medieaval and bears no relation to its creation and intended function. The passage is orientated so that the rising sun on the cross quater days (half way between the equinoxes) lights up the rear of the chamber and some carvings on a sidestone of the passage.
Click here to go to Tara, with photos also of the Stone of Destiny (Liá Fáil), Rath of the Synods and the Kings Seat.
Camera:
Nikon Corporation (Nikon D70) |
More details:
exif |
Original size:
602px x 400px |
Current:
602px x 400px |
in this box:Before you plan on visiting any site in these galleries, please read this link.
Leave only footprints and take only memories!
Links to other sites
