Dowth

Dowth is the oldest of the Passage Tombs of the Boyne Valley (Bru na Boinne). It is similar in size to the other great passage graves of this megalithic complex Newgrange and Knowth. Dowth has two tombs, the entrance to the main tomb is on the Western perimeter and the passage is approximately 27 feet long, leading to a cruciform chamber. The other tomb, also on the western side has a single side chamber off a large circular chamber. The tomb is closed to the public at present.

The picture at the bottom of this page was taken from the top of Dowth and you can see Newgrange in the distance.

 

Situated: Dowth is situated in the Bru na Boinne cemetery approx one and a half miles North East of Newgrange, 5 miles east of Slane,

 

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Photos: Jim Dempsey.