Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne

Overview

The three main prehistoric sites of the Brú na Bóinne Complex, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth, are situated on the north bank of the River Boyne 50 km north of Dublin. This is Europe's largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art. The monuments there had social, economic, religious and funerary functions.

Selection Criteria

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Components(1 location)

• •Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne659

Details

Countries

Ireland

ISO Codes

IE

Area

770 ha

Coordinates

53.6947, -6.4755