Prehistoric Waterford
Exploring Waterford's Ancient…
| User: | Martin Mullen |
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| Tags: | spiritual, ireland, old, medieval, irish, stones, ancient, antiquities, prehistoric, standing, megaliths, monuments, waterford, waterford ireland |
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The Landscape
The Landscape A series of short articles highlighting regions in which Waterford's megaliths are found. Annestown and Dunhill At a quiet unspoilt beach, the gentle meandering Annestown stream enters the Celtic sea. This picturesque area where the land meets the ocean is a scenic delight… Read more
Links
Recommended Websites A list of useful and informative websites relating to Irish Archaeology… Read more
Articles
Portal Tombs In Waterford More commonly known as Dolmens or Cromlechs, these prehistoric monuments are usually characterized by what seems an unnecessary large capstone. Because of their imposing presence they are perhaps one of the best known ancient monuments present in the Irish landscape… Read more
About
About Prehistoric Waterford Growing up in the heart of Ireland's 'Boyne Valley', I always had a strong appreciation of the wonderful and world renowned archaeological treasures that survive there. Just down the road from home were famous sites such as Monasterboice, Mellifont, Knowth and the ancient… Read more
Stone Numbers In Decline?
In recent weeks I have encountered three cases in which Standing Stones listed in the Waterford Archaeological Inventory of 1999 appear to be no longer present in their location. At two of the sites visited it appears that modern development was the reason for their absence and particularly in one… Read more
Sites Recently Added
Knockanaffrin and Islandikane East are the most recent sites to be added to 'List of Monuments'.… Read more
About
About Prehistoric Waterford I grew up in the heart of Ireland's 'Boyne Valley' and with a strong appreciation of the wonderful and world renowned archaeological treasures that survive there. Just down the road from home were famous sites such as Monasterboice, Mellifont, Knowth and the ancient architectural… Read more
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