Fourknocks Vacations, Fourknocks Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

From the same culture that built the majestic Newgrange Passage Tomb Complex, this lesser known but equally stunning structure is worth a visit.
Fourknocks is a Passage Chamber Tomb built over 5000 years ago. It is located 10 miles southeast of Newgrange between Ardcath in County Meath and the Naul in County Dublin. The name Fourknocks may be from the Irish Fuair Cnocs meaning Cold Hills or maybe Four Cnocs is a reference to the Four Tombs (Four Hills). Only the main tomb (picture attached) has been excavated and is open to the public.
Fourknocks has a short passage leading into a wide pear shaped chamber with three smaller offset chambers. The original roof was probably a wooden structure supported by a central pole. The current concrete roof was constructed in 1952 at the end of a 2 year excavation. Fragments of 65 burials were found in the tomb, both cremated and unburnt remains of adults and children. Decorated Pottery and Vessels and personal ornaments including pendants and beads were also found. All of the items found were moved to the National Museum.
This is part of the wider ritual landscape of Brú na Boinne - the bendof the river Boyne that encompasses Newgrange, Nowth, Dowth and Fourknocks and stretches northwest to the Loughcrew Cemetary complex near Oldcastle county Meath. All these amazing structures predate the constuction of the Pyramids at Giza. Go there and Marvel!