Newgrange on the Bend of the Boyne

Newgrange and the Bend of the Boyne is the exploration of an outstanding archaeological landscape centerd on Newgrange Passage Tomb and its greater environs. In ancient times it was called the Brugh na Boinne. Today this area is designated as a World Heritage site and is Ireland's first protected Archaeological Park. Its rich fertile soils and south facing slopes are set in County Meath in the most accessible, low-lying part of Ireland and close to the Irish Sea.Using a wide range of maps, colour photographs and historic, as well as new drawings, it traces the gradual evolution of the landscape to the present day. This book is also concerned with the future of this protected cultural landscape and recommends actions to ensure its protection and preservation.

• Format Hardback | 236 pages
• Dimensions ‎24.13 x 1.27 x 29.85cm 
• Author: Geraldine Stout