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Townleyhall Summer Solstice Sunrise Alignment![]() I planned to be at Townleyhall for sunrise on June 21st 2011 but the weather conditions were not encouraging, so I waited for the first clear morning which was June 24th. It was a bright cool morning just 5°C (41°F) with a mostly clear sky. ![]() I arrived at Townleyhall at 5am and could already see the reflected light from the sun below the horizon. ![]() As the sun broke through some low cloud the cattle came to investigate. ![]() By 5:15am the sun was shining brightly in alignment with the passage and chamber. ![]() My shadow on the stones at the back of the chamber show the perfect alignment of the rising sun. ![]() My shadow from further back in the field showing the alignment of the rising sun. ![]() As shown by my shadow by 5:45am the sun had risen in the sky and moved south. ![]() The OPW (Office of Public Works) information sign at Townleyhall Passage Tomb. ![]() Boyne Valley Tours![]() ![]() ![]() |
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