Knockroe Passage Tomb,Which dates back to approximately 3,000 BC,is Distinctive for a number of reasons including its extensive assemblage of Megalithic Art,consisting of more than 30 decorated stones positioned in the chambers and Kerb.
Another interesting feature is the Mid-Winter alignment, of the 2 Tombs [East and West],, to the rising and setting Sun, on the 21st.of December,While the Passage Tomb at Knockroe is considerably smaller than the large Tumulus excavated at Knowth in the Boyne Valley in County Meath,Similarities in form have been identified by Archaeologists.
Archaeological Excavation at Knockroe has revealed evidence for multiple burials of Cremated Human remains within the chambers.A wide range of artefacts,interpretable as grave goods were found within the cremation deposits including Pottery vessels,bone and antler pin fragments,bone bead fragments,pendants and spacer beads,,further Archaeological investigation in the vicinity of the Passage Tombs has revealed cobble and other indications of activity in the area during a later period, probably Medieval Times.
The ongoing programme of Conservation Work at Knockroe followed Archaeological excavation and Research.The Cairn has been reinstated towards the Northern side of the Monument and Stabelised to ensure its long term Preservation. A number of Orthostats in the West Tomb required structural attention.
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