🍌 Loughcrew
Ireland · Europe · 53.77°N, 7.10°W
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Loughcrew or Lough Crew is an area of historical importance near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland. It is home to a group of ancient tombs from the 4th millennium BC, some decorated with rare megalithic art, which sit on top of a range of hills. The hills and tombs are together known as Slieve na Calliagh and are the highest point in Meath. It is one of the four main passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland and is a protected National Monument. The area is also home to the Loughcrew Estate, from which it is named.
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Quick facts
| Country | Ireland |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 53.77°N, 7.10°W · view on map |
Loughcrew is located in Ireland, in Europe.
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Balgriffin Cemetery · Ballybough Cemetery · Bodenstown Graveyard · Bohermore Cemetery · Bully's Acre, Dublin · Cabbage Garden, Dublin · Carrickbrennan Churchyard · Carrowkeel Megalithic Cemetery · Castlekeeran · Conwal Cemetery.
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