Four Knocks
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Windsocker
N 53° 35.794 W 006° 19.567
29U E 676942 N 5941961
The name Fourknocks comes from the Irish 'Fuair Cnocs' which means 'The Cold Hills'.
Waymark Code: WM3JKG
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 04/12/2008
Views: 35
The mound is part of a complex of small sites in the area, and is significant to Newgrange because it is aligned with the line of Winter Solstice sunrise from Newgrange. Strangely though, the Fourknocks mound is not visible from Newgrange.
The mound (known as Four knocks Site I) was excavated along with the nearby Site II in the 1950s by P.J. Hartnett. The site was reconstructed with a metallic domed roof, although no roof was found during excavation. Near the center of the floor was found a post hole which it has been suggested may have formed a support for a wooden roof on the mound.
A number of individuals were interred in Fourknocks, with deposits of cremated and inhumed remains found in both the passage entrance and in the chamber.
The key for the entrance door to Fourknocks Passage Tomb can be obtained from Mr. Fintan White.before 6pm who lives over a mile from the Tomb. Directions are signposted from Fourknocks.His house is found west of the tomb - turn left at the Y-junction with the white and green house then keep going straight up the narrow track where the main road turns to the left. The Whites' house is some distance up here - the 5th on the right.
A cash deposit must be given which is refundable on the safe return of the key. The key should be returned before 6pm.
Type: Dolmen
Number: 400.00
Parking: Not Listed
Size: Not listed
Source: Not listed
Purpose: Not listed
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