Four Knocks is a neolithic passage tomb built about 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.
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Fourknocks,
Stamullen,
Co. Meath
The key for the entrance door to Fourknocks Passage Tomb can be obtained from the White family +353 (0) 1 8354722 before 6pm who live over a mile from the Tomb . Directions are signposted from Fourknocks (see map below).
The house (Eircode A42 FN40) is found west of the tomb - turn left at the Y-junction with the white and green house then keep going straight up the narrow track where the main road turns to the left. The Whites' house is some distance up here - the 5th on the right.
A cash deposit must be given which is refundable on the safe return of the key. The key should be returned before 6pm.
The entrance is via a stone stile, there is no access for wheelchairs.
Directions to Fourknocks from Drogheda:
Travel 14 km via Duleek to Ardcath Village.
Travel South East towards Garristown for 1.5 km (passing the school and church).
Turn left at cross roads towards Clonalvy (Fourknocks is signposted).
Travel for 2 km (passing Donnellys Pub in Clogherstown on the right).
Turn left onto a narrow road.
Travel for 0.5km to collect key at White's house which has a plaque with the name WHITE built into the stone wall at the roadside. There is a red hay barn behind the house.
Travel 1.5 km to a STOP sign where the road joins an equally narrow road, keep to the left.
Travel a short distance to a fork in the road, keep to the right towards Naul.
Travel for 175 meters, the Fourknocks pedestrian entrance is on the left hand side.
The pedestrian entrance is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
Directions to Fourknocks from Dublin and the Naul:
Take the M1 northbound, and exit at Junction 6.
Turn left on to the R122 towards Naul
Drive 5km to Naul village.
In Naul, turn right onto the R108, towards Drogheda.
After 2km turn left onto the L5624, signpost for Clonalvy.
Drive 2.5km, Four Knocks tomb is on your right.
Exterior of site open 24/7.
Access to monument: The key for the entrance door to Fourknocks Passage Tomb can be obtained from the White family +353 (0) 1 8354722 before 6pm who live over a mile from the Tomb . Directions are signposted from Fourknocks.
The house (Eircode A42 FN40) is found west of the tomb - turn left at the Y-junction with the white and green house then keep going straight up the narrow track where the main road turns to the left. The Whites' house is some distance up here - the 5th on the right.
A cash deposit must be given which is refundable on the safe return of the key. The key should be returned before 6pm.
The entrance is via a stone stile, there is no access for wheelchairs.
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