Mountfortescue Hillfort
#753 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Mountfortescue Hillfort is a National Monument consisting of a hillfort with tumuli located in County Meath, Ireland. ()
Mountfortescue Hillfort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Mellifont Abbey.
Neolithic monuments and visitor centreNewgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
159 min walk • Nestled in the lush green landscape of Donore, County Meath, Ireland, the ancient monument of Newgrange stands as a testament to a civilization long gone but not forgotten. This prehistoric site, part of the larger Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, is a marvel of...
Neolithic site with tombs and rock artKnowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
139 min walk • Knowth is a Neolithic passage grave and an ancient monument of the World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne located 8.4 km west of Drogheda in Ireland's valley of the River Boyne. It is the largest passage grave of the Brú na Bóinne complex. It consists of a large mound and 17 smaller satellite tombs.
Prehistoric siteDowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
167 min walk • Dowth is a Neolithic passage tomb located in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland. It is one of the three principal tombs of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site – a landscape of prehistoric monuments including the large passage-tombs of Dowth, Newgrange and Knowth.
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical placeMellifont Abbey, Drogheda
120 min walk • Nestled in the serene countryside near Drogheda, Ireland, the ancient ruins of Mellifont Abbey whisper tales of bygone monastic life. Founded in 1142 by Saint Malachy of Armagh, Mellifont Abbey holds the distinction of being the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland...
Events venue including summer concertsSlane Castle, Slane
94 min walk • Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen.
Tourist information, Museum, History museumBrú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan
179 min walk • The Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to the monuments of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Brú na Bóinne, notably the passage graves of Newgrange and Knowth. It is located eight kilometers west of Drogheda in County Meath, Ireland.
Archaeological siteNewgrange cursus, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
160 min walk • The Newgrange cursus is an Neolithic monument used as a ceremonial procession route within the Brú na Bóinne complex. The ancient trackway is 100m long and 20m wide. It is located at Newgrange, in County Meath, Ireland.
Archaeological siteLoughbracken Fort
168 min walk • Loughbracken Fort is a motte and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
MemorialTownleyhall passage grave, Monknewton
149 min walk • Townleyhall passage grave is a chamber tomb located around 2 km north of Dowth tomb. It is part of the megalithic complex of Brú na Bóinne in County Louth, Ireland. It is located outside the World Heritage Site core area but inside the buffer zone.
Archaeological siteArdmulchan Passage Tomb
145 min walk • Ardmulchan Passage Tomb is a passage grave and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
Archaeological siteCarrickdexter Cross
105 min walk • Carrickdexter Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
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