Hill of Tara County Meath, Ireland

Mound
The so-called Mound of the Hostages, a passage tomb dating from c.2500-2100 BC. The short passage is astronomically aligned with the sunrise on on November 8 and February 4, the ancient Celtic festivals of Samhain and Imbolc. Just inside the passage on the left is a carved stone; several Bronze Age burials were excavated in the tomb itself. Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland. Holly Hayes all photos →

Teamhair na Rí ("Hill of the King") is a stretch of grassy landscape that has played a central role in Ireland's history, legend, and folklore. It contains several ancient burial mounds and other earthworks.

Location map of Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Hill of Tara, County Meath, Ireland. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Ireland
Coordinates
53.5786460° N, 6.6122250° W map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Hill of Tara
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023