Balgeeth (Artificial Mound) — The Modern Antiquarian

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The oval mound at Balgeeth, Ardcath has not been excavated. The mound measures 12 metres north-south and 9 metres east-west. The mound is situated on a ridge between Newgrange to the North and Fourknocks to the East and there are two standing stones within 200 metres.

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knowth Jun 8, 2003

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Balgeeth

Artificial Mound

knowth Jun 8, 2003

Mound at Balgeeth, Ardcath, Co. Meath, Ireland.

The oval mound at Balgeeth, Ardcath has not been excavated. The mound measures 12 metres north-south and 9 metres east-west. The mound is situated on a ridge between Newgrange to the North and Fourknocks to the East.

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