In search of the lost 'cromlech' of Knowth: Geophysical investigations in Area 10 of the Knowth Passage Tomb cemetery, Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath.


World Heritage Site: Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEDBB11BE8F7

Summary

Geophysical investigations at Knowth, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Brú na Bóinne, have uncovered potential remnants of a lost 'cromlech'—a prehistoric stone circle or ceremonial structure. This discovery sheds new light on the complex archaeological landscape of the site, which has been under study for over 50 years. The research employed advanced geophysical techniques to explore Area 10 of the Knowth Passage Tomb cemetery, building upon earlier excavations led by George Eogan. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the numinous precinct's significance in prehistoric ritual practices along the River Boyne.

Citation

Fenwick, J. P. (2019). In search of the lost 'cromlech' of Knowth: Geophysical investigations in Area 10 of the Knowth Passage Tomb cemetery, Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath. Meath Archaeological and Historical Society. https://doi.org/10.13025/19746

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