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.
- Tourist attraction
- …is operated by Office of Public Works
- Description: burial site
- Also known as“Loughcrew Cairns”“Loughcrew Megalithic Tombs”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Slieve na Calliagh.
Slieve na Calliagh
Slieve na Calliagh are a range of hills and ancient…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Drumone and Oldcastle.
Drumone
Drumone is a small village and townland in western County Meath, Ireland. Drumone is situated 4 km southwest of Loughcrew.
Oldcastle
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Oldcastle is a town in County Meath in central Ireland, with a population in 2022 of 1400.
Crossakiel
Village
Crossakiel or Crossakeel is a village in County Meath, Ireland. Crossakiel is situated 7 km southeast of Loughcrew.
Loughcrew
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Latitude
53.7446° or 53° 44′ 41″ north
Longitude
-7.11195° or 7° 6′ 43″ west
Open location code
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cairn T and Cairn V.
Nearby Places
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County Meath: Highlights
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