Ardmulchan Passage Tomb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ardmulchan Passage Tomb |
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| Native name Irish: Tuama Pasáiste Ard Maolchon |
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| Type | passage grave |
| Location | Ardmulchan, Navan, County Meath, Ireland |
| Area | Boyne Valley |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Built | c. 3000–2500 BC |
| Official name: Ardmulchan Passage Tomb | |
| Reference no. | 546 |
The Ardmulchan Passage Tomb is a very old burial site found in County Meath, Ireland. It is a special type of ancient monument called a passage grave. This means it's a tomb with a long stone passage leading to a burial chamber. It's also protected as a National Monument of Ireland.
Where is Ardmulchan Passage Tomb?
This ancient tomb is located about 5.6 kilometers (or 3.5 miles) northeast of Navan. You can find it on the southeast side of the River Boyne, right near a place called Broadboyne Bridge. The Boyne Valley area is famous for many important historical sites.
How Old is Ardmulchan Passage Tomb?
The Ardmulchan Passage Tomb was built a very long time ago, between 3000 and 2500 BC. To give you an idea, that's over 4,500 years ago! People from the Stone Age, who lived in Ireland back then, built these impressive structures.
What Does It Look Like?
In 1974, during the building of a house nearby, two special carved stones were discovered. These stones have what is called megalithic art on them. Megalithic art means designs carved into large stones. The stones found here have two "picked signs" (designs made by pecking at the stone) and one "incised sign" (a design cut into the stone).
Close to where these stones were found, there is a large mound of earth. Experts believe this mound might be what's left of the original passage grave. It's a reminder of the ancient people who lived in Ireland and how they buried their dead.
