Loughcrew
Loughcrew or Lough Crew is an area of historical importance near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. It is home to a group of ancient tombs from the 4th millennium BC, some decorated with rare megalithic art, which sit on top of a range of hills.
- Estate
- …lies at an elevation of around 130 metres (420 feet)
- Description: burial site
- Also known as“Loughcrew Cairns”“Loughcrew House”
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Slieve na Calliagh
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Drumone and Oldcastle.
Drumone
Drumone is a small village and townland in western County Meath, Ireland.
Oldcastle
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Oldcastle is a town in County Meath in central Ireland, with a population in 2022 of 1400.
Loughcrew
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Latitude
53.73142° or 53° 43′ 53″ north
Longitude
-7.13456° or 7° 8′ 4″ west
Open location code
9C5JPVJ8+H5
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Ukrainian—“Loughcrew” goes by many names.
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