Ireland

Meath County, Louchgrew Hills, near Oldcastle, T-Cairn. Louchgrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Lough Crew Passage Tombs (3300 BC) are the main passage tomb sites in Ireland. The sites consist of cruciform chambers covered in most instances by a mound. A unique style of megalithic petroglyphs are seen there, including lozenge shapes, leaf shapes, as well as circles, some surrounded by radiating lines.

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Meath County, Louchgrew Hills, near Oldcastle, T-Cairn. Louchgrew is a site of considerable historical importance in Ireland. It is the site of megalithic burial grounds dating back to approximately 3500 and 3300 BC, situated near the summit of Sliabh na Caillí and on surrounding hills and valleys. Lough Crew Passage Tombs (3300 BC) are the main passage tomb sites in Ireland. The sites consist of cruciform chambers covered in most instances by a mound. A unique style of megalithic petroglyphs are seen there, including lozenge shapes, leaf shapes, as well as circles, some surrounded by radiating lines.