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The Mound of Hostages (Passage Grave) — Images (click to view fullsize) |
   
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Posted by thelonious15th April 2023ce |
The Mound of Hostages (Passage Grave) — Fieldnotes |
| 31/03/2023 - Hill of Tara. First stop of a busy day of stones. This ancient site is good. Quiet today and nice views even on a grey day. I didn’t read much about the place beforehand so didn’t know about the Mound of the Hostages passage tomb with its fine rock art until we got there. Really nice surprise. It's a good one. You can't go inside but the view down the stone lined passage is nice. There's a lovely big stone on the left with some nice rock art. Swirls and circles from what I could see. The Hill of Tara has a lot going on. Grassed over earthworks with a standing stone at the top, the Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny). Probably should have read up more before my visit, though there are good information boards at the entrance. It’s an important site. |
Posted by thelonious 15th April 2023ce |
Lia Fail (Standing Stone / Menhir) — Images |
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Posted by thelonious 15th April 2023ce |
Lia Fail (Standing Stone / Menhir) — News |
Gardaí investigating after ancient Hill of Tara stone vandalisedGardaí are investigating after graffiti was daubed on the ancient Lia Fail stone on the Hill of Tara earlier this week. Locals walking the site were appalled to discover the words 'Fake' written on all sides of the 'Stone of Destiny' or 'Speaking Stone' which is believed to be over 5,000 years old. The incident took place sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Spray paint was used to damage the stone, said to be a coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland. Gardaí in Navan have opened an investigation and are appealing for information. A spokesman said the stone was sprayed with graffiti sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. More: https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2023/02/08/gardai-investigating-after-ancient-hill-of-tara-stone-vandalised/ |
Posted by ryaner8th February 2023ce |
Cormac's House (Hillfort) — Images |
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Posted by ryaner 19th October 2022ce |
The Mound of Hostages (Passage Grave) — Images |
 
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Posted by ryaner 10th January 2022ce |
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