Ardmulchan Passage Tomb
Ardmulchan Passage Tomb is a passage grave and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.[1]
| 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 | 53.6825°N 6.60988°W |
| Area | Boyne Valley |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Built | c. 3000–2500 BC |
National Monument of Ireland | |
| Official name: Ardmulchan Passage Tomb | |
| Reference no. | 546 |
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]
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References
- https://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00360165/file/Volume1_english_.pdf
- Ireland, Royal Society of Antiquaries of (1 January 1974). "The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland". The Society – via Google Books.
- "Navan Historical Society - Ardmulchan".
- http://www.meathheritage.com, meathheritage.com (6 December 2012). "ME01147 - ARDMULCHAN - Megalithic tomb - passage tomb - MeathHeritage.com".
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