Balgeeth Mound - Ardcath, Co. Meath
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.
View to the North towards Newgrange
View to the East towards Fourknocks
Ardcath Mound - Close up images
Standing Stone (less than one metre high) located 200 metres to the South East of the Mound.
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Standing Stone (about one metre high) located 200 metres to the North East of the Mound.
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The mound is situated on a ridge between
Newgrange and
Fourknocks in Balgeeth, Ardcath, Co. Meath.
Ordnance Survey
map 43
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