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Photographs of Dowth, Meath, Ireland

Following our pictures of Newgrange, here's some shots of nearby Dowth...

Very close to Newgrange but not at all 'developed', this unloved and decrepit 5,000 year old mound was a firm favourite on our recent Fortean Society escapade. While the passage at newgrange is illuminated at sunrise during the Winter solstice, at Dowth, the small passage is lit up during the solstice sunset.

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Dowth, Meath, Ireland
A view of the mound

Newgrange, as seen from the top of Dowth
Newgrange, as seen from the top of Dowth

Dowth, Meath, Ireland
The Entrance Stone

Dowth, Meath, Ireland
The Entrance Stone

Dowth, Meath, Ireland
Inside one of the chambers


Dowth, Meath, Ireland
A weather-worn spiral on a foundation stone.


Dowth, Meath, Ireland
A spiral on a foundation stone.

Dowth, Meath, Ireland
Foundation stone with sun symbols

Dowth, Meath, Ireland
A sun symbol on a foundation stone


Dowth, Meath, Ireland
A sun symbol on a foundation stone

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