Mound of the Hostages

Sight·County MeathMentioned by The Guardian
Mound of the Hostages
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“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 BC. It is circular in form, roughly 15 metres in diameter and three metres high. It is built in the same style…”
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The GuardianAug 22

Island hopping through stone-age history in Ireland, Wales and the Isle of Man

Exploring prehistory sites around the Irish Sea – that were old even before the pyramids were built – throws a magical light on our ancestors The guide was adamant. “I’ve picked human teeth out of there and I’m not doing it again.” The small group of tourists looked suitably aghast, except the boy. He was jiggling the wellington boots on his feet and singing to himself. He looked about 14. I se…

chambered tomb ancient when the Great Pyramid was built

12 things in this story
  • Trim CastleAttractiontwelfth-century castle in County Meath
  • Hill of TaraSightsite of ancient standing stone Lia Fáil, crowned pagan kings
  • Mound of the HostagesSightchambered tomb ancient when the Great Pyramid was built
  • Bellinter HouseHotelexcellent dog-friendly hotel
  • Elsewhere
  • Newgrange Neolithic siteSightDublin, Irelandonly one you can enter, modern folk leave ashes inside
  • Pentre IfanSightPembrokeshire, United Kingdommagnificent tomb from 3500BC on Pembrokeshire ridge
  • Marlfield HouseHotelWexford, Irelanddog-friendly hotel with superb gardens near Wexford
  • GlendaloughSightCounty Wicklow, Irelandsixth-century seat of Saint Kevin, now a pilgrimage site
  • Marcie Regan’sPubTrim, Irelandvibrant, dog-loving pub in Trim
  • SnaefellSightIsle of Manhighest peak on the Isle of Man
  • Manx MuseumMuseumIsle of Manwonderful museum on the Isle of Man
  • Cashtal yn ArdSightIsle of Manisland's most important Neolithic monument, a collapsed passage tomb
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More sights in County MeathTrim CastleHill of Tara
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