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The smaller mounds are now blocked off with gates. People were stopped from entering some 3 years ago because of abuse. Thanks folks !!!
Photo Taken: Sunday, 12th August 2001
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Upon the rediscovery of the east passage one of the first people to enter it was a workman called John Rock. I like that!
On its rediscovery one of the first people to enter the east passage was a workman called John Rock. Superb!
For a very good (and definitive) read on Knowth, the book by George Eogan, the chief excavator, is a must. It is beautifully written and full of information and excellent drawings of the art-work at knowth.
Title : Knowth and the passage tombs of Ireland (New Aspects of Antiquity)
ISBN : 0500275939
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
Author: George Eogan
Status .... sadly out of print
Random Gazetteer
External Links
Knowth.com
A great site specialising in the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Fourknocks, Loughcrew and Tara.Click here to visit this site
BrÔø? na Boinne Visitor Centre
Official page giving contact details for the visitor centre.Click here to visit this site
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