Newgrange Passage Tomb, Knowth, Co. Meath
Handcrafted, highly detailed recreation of Newgrange Passage Tomb. Measures 6″ across, 2.5″ high. Totally unique and a fantastic centrepiece!
The Newgrange monument, dated at 5,200 years old, is located in the Boyne Valley, Co. Meath, in Ireland’s Ancient East. Once classified by archeologists as a passage tomb, it is now recognized as a multi-purpose Temple where astronomical, religious and spiritual practices were performed. Constructed by Stone Age farmers, the monument is surrounded by 97 organized ‘kerbstones’, some of which are decorated with highly ornate megalithic carvings. Newgrange is part of a complex of ancient monuments constructed along the bend of the River Boyne, known collectively as Brú na Bóinne, featuring as many as 35 mounds. Newgrange is perhaps most famous for its passage and chamber, which is illuminated by the Winter Solstice sun. The remarkable accuracy of the constructed sun beam illumination allows us to determine that Newgrange more than 500 years older than the Great Pyramids and over 1000 years older than Stonehenge.
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Hi, I'm Ciaran!
I'm a native of Derry City, dad of one, keen amateur sportsman and love Irish history and literature! I create these unique pieces (in my own kitchen!) with the aim of highlighting the incredibly rich heritage of ancient Ireland, with a particular interest in my own backyard of Donegal. I have a background in model making and sculpting and have tried to recreate the majesty of our heritage sites as faithfully as possible, with each being completely created and painted by my own hands. These are the beginning of a range I am creating to showcase the lesser known hidden gems of Irish heritage, bringing pieces of ancient Ireland into people's homes. Created using locally sourced paints and plaster, I pride myself on delivering a piece that is totally unique and holds up to close inspection and scrutiny. Having grown up in a proud Irish household where indigenous art and literature were highly valued, I have been interested in our ancient history and ancestors for as long as I can remember. I am so happy to be able to create these pieces and share my love for our cultural heritage with others of the same mind. These pieces look, feel and weigh like genuine stone, you will not find these available anywhere else on Earth!
