Why this matters

Pit-burial in Fourknocks is a Neolithic burial monument, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. It is significant as part of a broader network of passage tombs and megalithic structures in the Boyne Valley, an area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its importance in early prehistoric ritual and burial practices.

What is recorded here

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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