KNOWTH Located at the western end of Bru Na Boinne. The great mound of this spectacular site is outlined by 127 massive kerbstones. Knowth is truely extensive with at least 18 (eighteen) smaller or satelight tombs located around the large buriel mound, at least two of these were constructed before the great mound itself. In 1967 / 1968, Professor George Eogan and his team of archaeologists discovered two tombs, with the large central mound, one of the spectacular features at Knowth is the wealth of decoration on the structural stones. Ceremony and settlement existed at Knowth both before and long after the end of the Neolithic period. Join one of our spectacular day tours with your private group today BOOK NOW
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