Knockaun

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Heapstown Cairn and Tawnagh Parish Church.

Archaeological site
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is a large ancient cairn and protected National Monument in , . It was built in the Neolithic, around 3000 BC, and is believed to cover a passage tomb. is situated 3 km south of Knockaun.

Church
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is situated 3 km west of Knockaun.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Riverstown and Sooey.

Village
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, historically called Ballyederdaowen, is a village in , . Known for its musical tradition it is located at a bridging point of the River Unshin, 17 kilometres south of Sligo town and 4 km east of the N4 road. is situated 3 km west of Knockaun.

Hamlet
, is a village in in Ireland. The village is situated near , on the R284 road which runs between and Leitrim village in . is situated 6 km northwest of Knockaun.

Locality
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is a village in the south-east corner of , , on the R284 regional road. The name, meaning "the windy ", describes a climatic feature of the village and its surrounding countryside. is situated 7 km east of Knockaun.

Knockaun

Latitude
54.12151° or 54° 7′ 17″ north
Longitude
-8.35315° or 8° 21′ 11″ west
Elevation
91 metres (299 feet)
Open location code
9C6H4JCW+JP
Geo­Names ID
12133417
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