Ardmulchan Passage Tomb

Ardmulchan Passage Tomb
Native name
Irish: Tuama Pasáiste Ard Maolchon
Location of Ardmulchan Passage Tomb in Ireland
Type passage grave
Location Ardmulchan, Navan,
County Meath, Ireland
Coordinates 53°40′57″N 6°36′36″W / 53.6825°N 6.60988°W / 53.6825; -6.60988Coordinates: 53°40′57″N 6°36′36″W / 53.6825°N 6.60988°W / 53.6825; -6.60988
Area Boyne Valley
Elevation 37 m (121 ft)
Built c. 3000–2500 BC
Official name: Ardmulchan Passage Tomb
Reference no. 546

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

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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