The collection of 28 Ogham stones at UCC represents the largest collection of Ogham inscriptions in open display in Ireland. In this guide Damian McManus places the stones in their literary, linguistic and archaeological context, and discusses the origins of Ogham, its distribution, execution and significance.
Using a wide range of maps, colour photographs and historic, as well as new drawings, this title presents an exploration of an outstanding archaeological landscape centred on Newgrange Passage Tomb and its greater environs.
Newgrange is an archaeological site in Ireland. Every year around 250,000 people come to the see this Neolithic passage tomb. This book is designed for the general reader with an interest in Irish prehistory. It explains the results of decades of excavation and analysis.
This is the second report in the 'Discovery Programme' series. It presents further research on the projects covered in the first report on the Western Stone Fort, Ballyhoura Hills, North Munster and Tara projects, and a final project report by David Weir on his palynological study in County Louth.
Volume 4 considers the history and settlement of Knowth and the wider Brugh na Boinne area, from the emergence of political power in the Boyne Valley prior to the tenth century, through the Medieval and post-Reformation periods, to the present day. This book examines how Knowth has for millennia played an important role in Ireland's heritage.
Volume 5 of the Excavations at Knowth series presents the findings relating to the use of the site from the Late Iron Age to the modern era. The huge array of finds excavated at Knowth associated with the period under consideration are presented, with an accompanying CD-ROM cataloguing the un-illustrated finds.
With eight authors, and packed with detailed information and exquisite rare illustrations, Megalith is a timeless and valuable sourcebook for anyone interested in prehistory.