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| BRU NA BOINNE VISITOR CENTRE |
| Bru na Boinne visitor centre is situated on the south bank of the river Boyne, just south of the passage tombs at Newgrange and Knowth. It is appox: 6km west of the M1 motorway and is clearly sign posted from both directions. Any one wishing to visit Newgrange or Knowth, must do so via the Visitor Centre as there is no public access to the tombs. |
| The centre has on display some fine replicas of artifacts that were excavated from the near-by tombs, like this flint Mace-head (pictured right) and also 2 of the side chambers that have been re-constructed complete with carvings and ceremonial bowls. Also on display are some fine information boards and scale models showing the time-line and construction of the tombs. |
| In one of the re-consructed side chambers,the west chamber,which is believed to be the main chamber,is this triple inter-locking spiral motif expertly re-carved.This motif has become the emblem of the Bru na Boinne centre and tomb complex. |
| Pictured right is the south chamber, expertly re-constructed complete with carvings at the back and sides and ceremonial bowl at the bottom. |
| Also on display at the visitor centre is this replica wooden sledge (pictured left) that would have been used during the building of the tombs. |
| For information about opening hours and admission fees contact the visitor centre : +353 41 988 0300 or e-mail:brunaboinne@opw.ie |
| You can also visit the Heritage Ireland web site for more information about other wonderful sites throughout Ireland. Just click the link below. www.heritageireland.ie |
| PHOTO by Pip POWELL 2009 |
| PHOTO by Pip POWELL 2009 |
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