Newgrange Neolithic site

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Newgrange Neolithic site
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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…

only one you can enter, modern folk leave ashes inside

12 things in this story
  • Newgrange Neolithic siteSightonly one you can enter, modern folk leave ashes inside
  • Elsewhere
  • 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
  • Trim CastleAttractionCounty Meath, Irelandtwelfth-century castle in County Meath
  • Hill of TaraSightCounty Meath, Irelandsite of ancient standing stone Lia Fáil, crowned pagan kings
  • Mound of the HostagesSightCounty Meath, Irelandchambered tomb ancient when the Great Pyramid was built
  • Bellinter HouseHotelCounty Meath, Irelandexcellent dog-friendly hotel
  • 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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