Knockbane

Knockbane is a locality in , . Knockbane is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Duckett’s Grove and Brownshill dolmen.

Duckett's Grove is a ruined 19th-century great house and former estate in , . Belonging to the Duckett family, the house was formerly the focal point of a 12,000-acre estate, and dominated the local landscape of the area for more than two centuries. is situated 3½ km southeast of Knockbane.

Archaeological site
Photo: Jacknow, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a very large megalithic portal tomb situated 3 km east of , in , . Its capstone weighs an estimated 150 metric tons, and is reputed to be the heaviest in Europe. is situated 4 km southwest of Knockbane.

Church
Photo: liam murphy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is situated 3 km south of Knockbane.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castledermot and Carlow.

Town
Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.
is an inland town in , Ireland, about 75 km from , and 10 km from the town of . The N9 road from Dublin to Waterford previously passed through the village but upon completion of a motorway bypass in 2010, it was re-designated the R448. is situated 5 km north of Knockbane.

Photo: IrishFireside, CC BY 2.0.
is the county town of , some 85 km south of Dublin. It's become a commuter town for the city and in 2022 had a population of about 27,000; it's fairly compact and has preserved its old centre.

Village
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is a village in , , less than 5 km south of town. It is within the townland of Tinriland, in the parish of Tullowmagimma. is situated 8 km south of Knockbane.

Knockbane

Latitude
52.87008° or 52° 52′ 12″ north
Longitude
-6.85865° or 6° 51′ 31″ west
Elevation
69 metres (226 feet)
Open location code
9C4MV4CR+2G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 52260530
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
3303661
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