Danestown Fort
#926 among destinations in Ireland
Facts and practical information
Danestown Fort is a ringfort and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland. ()
MeathIreland
Danestown Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Newgrange, Knowth, Hill of Tara, Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.
Neolithic monuments and visitor centreNewgrange, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
134 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
140 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.
Ancient royal archaeological complexHill of Tara
124 min walk • The Hill of Tara, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley in Ireland, is an ancient prehistoric site steeped in myth and history. Once considered the political and spiritual center of Celtic Ireland, it served as the seat of the High Kings until the 6th century.
Tourist information, Museum, History museumBrú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, Balbriggan
145 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 siteLia Fáil
123 min walk • The Lia Fáil is a stone at the Inauguration Mound on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, which served as the coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland. It is also known as the Coronation Stone of Tara. According to legend, all of the kings of Ireland were crowned on the stone up to Muirchertach mac Ercae, c. 500 CE.
Prehistoric siteMound of the Hostages
122 min walk • The Mound of the Hostages is an ancient passage tomb located in the Tara-Skryne Valley in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland. The mound is a Neolithic structure, built between 3350 and 2800 BCE.
Archaeological siteSkryne Church
79 min walk • Skryne Church is a ruined medieval church and National Monument in County Meath, Ireland.
MonasterySt. Mary's Abbey, Duleek
122 min walk • St. Mary's Abbey is a medieval monastery and National Monument located in Duleek, Ireland.
Forts and castlesAthcarne Castle
86 min walk • Athcarne Castle is a ruined Elizabethan castle outside the town of Duleek in County Meath, Ireland. The name Athcarne is thought to be derived from either Ath Cairn meaning the Bridge, or Fording Point at the Cairn, or burial mound, or alternatively from Ard Cairn, meaning High Cairn.
Archaeological siteNewgrange cursus, Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park
136 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
148 min walk • Dunmoe Castle is a castle and National Monument located near Navan, Ireland.
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