Carrickdexter Cross
#956 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Carrickdexter Cross is a wayside cross and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland. ()
Carrickdexter Cross – 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
113 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
95 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
138 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
140 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
25 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
140 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.
ChurchSt Mary's Church, Navan
139 min walk • St. Mary's Church in Navan, County Meath is one of two churches that make up the modern-day Parish of Navan in the Diocese of Meath. It was opened in 1839.
Monuments and statuesThe Bull of Navan, Navan
138 min walk • The Bull of Navan is a prominent stone sculpture in the town of Navan, in County Meath, Ireland. The statue was sculpted by Galway sculptor Colin Grehan and depicts a large bull being restrained by two men. The image of the bull has historic significance for the town of Navan, where many livestock fairs were held.
Forts and castlesAthlumney Castle, Navan
134 min walk • Athlumney Castle is a tower house and fortified house and a National Monument in Navan, Ireland.
Archaeological siteNewgrange cursus, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
115 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.
Forts and castlesDunmoe Castle
77 min walk • Dunmoe Castle is a castle and National Monument located near Navan, Ireland.
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