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.
- Type: Estate
- Description: burial site
- Also known as: “Loughcrew Cairns” and “Loughcrew House”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Slieve na Calliagh.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Drumone and Oldcastle.
Oldcastle
Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.Crossakiel
Village
Crossakiel or Crossakeel is a village in County Meath, Ireland. Crossakiel is situated 8 km east of Loughcrew.
Loughcrew
- Categories: cemetery, archaeological site, and agriculture
- Location: County Meath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.73142° or 53° 43′ 53″ north
Longitude
-7.13456° or 7° 8′ 4″ west
Elevation
128 metres (420 feet)
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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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Newtown and Rahaghy.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Loughcrew Megalithic Tomb Cemetery and Creeve Lough.
County Meath: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park and Navan.
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