Knockmany passage tomb, Neolithic passage tomb on Knockmany Hill, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Knockmany passage tomb is a Neolithic burial monument on a hilltop in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, with standing stones between 3 and 7 feet tall. The stones feature concentric circles, spirals, and zigzag patterns carved into their surface, and a concrete protective structure built in the 1950s encloses the original prehistoric burial chamber.
The passage tomb was built around 3000 BC as one of the oldest stone structures in the region. A protective concrete chamber was added in the 1950s to preserve the original Neolithic burial space from further damage.
The name comes from Irish 'Cnoc mBáine', linking the site to an ancient queen from local tradition. Walking here, you sense how stories have shaped the place and its meaning for people over centuries.
The site sits at the top of a steep hill and requires a walk up a challenging trail from the parking area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing, as the hilltop is exposed to wind and rain.
The carved stone patterns here resemble those at other major Neolithic sites in Ireland such as Loughcrew and Newgrange. This similarity suggests that artistic techniques spread across long distances in prehistoric times.
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