The mound itself covers an area over one acre in size and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, many of which are carved with designs and motifs which are typical of the Neolithic megalithic art but like all passage tombs that bear carvings, Newgrange has themes and patterns unique to this tomb.

The entrance of the tomb was heavily modified to allow easier visitor access, originally entering the tomb meant climbing over the entrance stone but after the excavations were complete the entrance was scooped out to allow steps to cross the kerb on both sides of the entrance. This part of the facade has been walled with grey stone to indicate it is not an original feature of the tomb though this inference is not clear to the first time visitor.

The mound itself covers an area over one acre in size and is surrounded by 97 kerbstones, many of which are carved with designs and motifs which are typical of the Neolithic megalithic art but like all passage tombs that bear carvings, Newgrange has themes and patterns unique to this tomb.

The entrance of the tomb was heavily modified to allow easier visitor access, originally entering the tomb meant climbing over the entrance stone but after the excavations were complete the entrance was scooped out to allow steps to cross the kerb on both sides of the entrance. This part of the facade has been walled with grey stone to indicate it is not an original feature of the tomb though this inference is not clear to the first time visitor.