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Cave in Dowth

Man-made underground passage
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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). 23.5m), terminating in beehive chamber with another beehive chamber off main passage close to entrance. Built within mound of passage-tomb (ME020-017----).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record ME020-017001

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Dowth TumulusPassage tomb · 33 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Dowth Tumulus has caught my eye in Dowth, County Meath. I bet a passage tomb with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

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Explorer Tom Ring-ditch in Dowth has caught my eye in Dowth, County Meath. I bet a ring-ditch with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

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Explorer Tom Field system in Dowth has caught my eye in Dowth, County Meath. I bet a field system with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

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