Knockmany, Co. Tyrone

Knockmany

This is a passage tomb in Co. Tyrone. It is on top of a hill with great views. The best thing about Knockmany is all the passage tomb art inside, with nine decorated stones having concentric circles, zigzag lines and diamond shapes (along with modern graffiti!!). In mythology it was believed to be the burial place of Báin, wife of a legendary King Tuathal Techtmar, the founder of the ancient province of Meath, probably in the fourth century AD.

“Maybe all the lines and squiggles are for someone‚s birthday or other special occasions in people‚s lives? What do you think?”