The Ring of Gullion contains the remains of some 20 large stone tombs. South Cairn on the summit of Slieve Gullion is the highest surviving passage tomb in the British Isles. In 1789, locals opened it ...
Jackie and I had heard of the Mourne Mountains as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but we were thrilled to discover the hidden gem that is the Ring of Gullion in the heart of south Armagh.
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How the solstice shines light on 5,000 years of historyA passage tomb is a burial chamber usually set within a circular mound that is accessible via a passage – those at Newgrange and Slieve Gullion are estimated to be about 5,000 years old.
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Newgrange’s lesser-known neighbor is a hidden gem of ancient architecturemaking it one of the four main passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland. Magnificent ancient sites around the east of Ireland The ...
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