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Megalithic tomb in Dowth

Megalithic tomb

What is recorded here

This monument was located 'just west of the cul-de-sac leading from the Dowth road to Ballincrad weir'; it was destroyed about the turn of the century. (O'Kelly 1978, 59) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 10 July 2007
Megalithic tomb in Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. It is significant as part of the Brú na Bóinne complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its early megalithic architecture and ritual importance in Neolithic Ireland.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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