Loughcrew

Loughcrew or Lough Crew is an area of historical importance near Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland [1]. 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 [1]. The hills and tombs are together known as Slieve na Calliagh and are the highest point in Meath [1]. It is one of the four main passage tomb cemeteries in Ireland and is a protected National Monument [1]. The megalithic monuments are spread across four hilltops: Carnbane East, Carnbane West, Carrickbrack and Patrickstown Hill [1]. No comprehensive dating programme has been conducted there, but the monuments are estimated to date from about 3300 BC [1].