Loughcrew:The Cairns - A Guide to an Ancient Irish Landscape

Oldcastle, County Meath, Ireland: After Hours Books. Soft cover. Very Good-. This guide is the first publication in more than a hundred years devoted exclusively to one of Ireland's largest neolithic cemeteries: the 5,000-year-old passage tombs on Sliabh na Cailli in the north midlands of Ireland. It includes history and folklore and concludes with interpretations of the uses and significance of theses monuments. Also featured are maps, aerial photographs, drawings of finds, illustrations of the exquisite carvings, and complete plans of the site's major cairns. Mauve soft cover with lack titling and illustration, black and white illustrations throughout, 47 pages. With the exception of light shelfwear, book is in very nice condition. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall