Knowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park

Name: Knowth
Address: Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park, Ireland

#2 among attractions in Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park

Archaeological site, Historical place, View point

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Knowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park

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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. The mound is about 12 metres high and 67 metres in diameter, covering roughly a hectare. It contains two passages placed along an east-west line and is encircled by 127 kerbstones, of which three are missing, and four badly damaged. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°42'4"N, 6°29'29"W

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Knowth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Dowth, Mellifont Abbey, Funtasia Theme Parks.

0.8 miSE
Neolithic monuments and visitor centre
Newgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
21 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...
1.7 miE
Prehistoric site
Dowth, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
43 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.
3 miN
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Mellifont Abbey, Drogheda
78 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...
5.2 miE
53°42'19"N • 6°21'49"W
Funtasia Theme Parks, Drogheda
134 min walk • Water park, Amusement park
2.9 miW
Events venue including summer concerts
Slane Castle, Slane
75 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.
1.8 miE
Tourist information, Museum, History museum
Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan
46 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.
4.1 miE
Bridge
Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
104 min walk • The Mary McAleese Boyne Valley Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in County Meath, and County Louth, Ireland. It spans the Boyne River 3 kilometres west of Drogheda on the county boundary between County Meath and County Louth and is part of the M1 Northern Motorway.
3.2 miNE
53°43'24"N • 6°25'24"W
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Drogheda
81 min walk • Visitor center, Historical place, Museum
3.1 miE
Village
Donore
78 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Donore is the famous Newgrange passage tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates back over 5,000 years, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza. The site is renowned for its Neolithic art and architecture...
4.4 miSE
Monastery
St. Mary's Abbey, Duleek
111 min walk • St. Mary's Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Duleek, Ireland.
0.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Newgrange cursus, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
22 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Knowth?

Nearby attractions include Newgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park (21 min walk), Newgrange cursus, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park (22 min walk).