This is one of the first published drawings of the carved kerbstones at Dowth by H.G. Leask in Inscribed Stones Recently Discovered at Dowth Tumulus, Co. Meath 1933.
I was informed on Sept 7th 2003 that the key to the Southern Chamber is no longer given out to the public.
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
8.5 Km (NNE) there is a Round Tower at
Monasterboice (Co. Louth).
6.3 Km (WNW) there is a Motte at
Hill Of Slane.
9.8 Km (NNE) there is a Wedge Tomb at
Paddock (Co. Louth).
2.8 Km (W) there is a Passage Tomb at Boyne Valley known as
Knowth.
2 Km (N) there is a Passage Tomb at
Townley Hall (Co. Louth).
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