Hill of Slane
Hill of Slane is a peak in County Meath, Leinster and has an elevation of 158 metres. Hill of Slane is situated nearby to the locality Slane Castle Lock - Lock 9, as well as near Slane Guard Lock - Lock 8.Places of Interest
Highlights include Slane Castle and Knowth.
Slane Castle
Castle
Photo: Sitomon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen.
Knowth
Archaeological site
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Knowth is a prehistoric tomb overlooking the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. It comprises a large passage tomb surrounded by 17 smaller tombs, built during the Neolithic era around 3200 BC.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Slane and Yellow Furze.
Slane
Photo: Michal Osmenda, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Slane is a village in County Meath, with a population of 1400 in 2022. It's 14 km west of Drogheda and is near several historic sites, the top attraction being Brú Na Bóinne Archaeological Park.
Yellow Furze
Hamlet
Photo: JP, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Yellow Furze is a small village in County Meath, Ireland. It is located 5 km southwest of Slane, on the boundary between the townlands of Dollardstown and Seneschalstown.
Hill of Slane
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 158 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: County Meath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
53.7171° or 53° 43′ 2″ northLongitude
-6.5435° or 6° 32′ 37″ westElevation
158 metres (518 feet)Open location code
9C5MPF84+VHOpenStreetMap ID
node 661147792OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Slane Castle Lock - Lock 9 and Slane Guard Lock - Lock 8.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include St. Patrick’s Church, Hill of Slane and Saint Patrick’s Well.
County Meath: Must-Visit Destinations
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