Ardmulchan Passage Tomb

Ardmulchan Passage Tomb is a passage grave and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.[1]

Ardmulchan Passage Tomb
Native name
Irish: Tuama Pasáiste Ard Maolchon
Location of Ardmulchan Passage Tomb in Ireland
Typepassage grave
LocationArdmulchan, Navan,
County Meath, Ireland
Coordinates53.6825°N 6.60988°W / 53.6825; -6.60988
AreaBoyne Valley
Elevation37 m (121 ft)
Builtc. 3000–2500 BC
Official nameArdmulchan Passage Tomb
Reference no.546

Location

Ardmulchan Passage Tomb is located 5.6 km (3.5 mi) northeast of Navan, on the southeast bank of the River Boyne, next to Broadboyne Bridge.[2]

History

Ardmulchan Passage Tomb dates to 3000–2500 BC.[1]

Description

Two carved stones bearing megalithic art (two "picked signs" and one "incised sign") were found in 1974 during the construction of a house. A mound of earth nearby may be the remains of a passage grave.[3][4]

References

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