Hill of Slane

Hill of Slane is a peak in , and has an elevation of 158 metres. Hill of Slane is situated near the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Slane Castle and Knowth.

Castle
Photo: Sitomon, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is located in the village of , within the Boyne Valley of , . 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.

Archaeological site
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a prehistoric tomb overlooking the in , . It comprises a large passage tomb surrounded by 17 smaller tombs, built during the Neolithic era around 3200 BC.

Church
Photo: Brian Shaw, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Slane and Yellow Furze.

Photo: Michal Osmenda, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village in , with a population of 1400 in 2022. It's 14 km west of Drogheda and is near several historic sites, the top attraction being .

Hamlet
Photo: JP, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a small village in , Ireland. It is located 5 km southwest of , on the boundary between the townlands of Dollardstown and Seneschalstown.

Hill of Slane

Latitude
53.7171° or 53° 43′ 2″ north
Longitude
-6.5435° or 6° 32′ 37″ west
Elevation
158 metres (518 feet)
Open location code
9C5MPF84+VH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 661147792
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Slane Castle Lock - Lock 9 and Slane Guard Lock - Lock 8.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: St. Patrick’s Church, Hill of Slane and Saint Patrick’s Well.

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