Dowth

About this place

Dowth (Irish: Dubhadh) is the site of Neolithic passage tombs near the River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. It is one of the three main tombs of the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site, along with Newgrange and Knowth. Its features align it with the other passage tombs, which date from around 3200 BC. Unlike its neighbours, Dowth has mostly been left as a ruin, although its smaller inner chambers are largely intact. The Royal Irish Academy carried out a botched excavation in 1847, leaving a large crater in the mound that has never been repaired.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Dowth is located in County Meath, roughly 53 km (45 min drive) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Dowth Hall Passage Tomb (0.7 km away).