Passage Grave Collection

Newgrange, Co Meath, Ireland; One Of The Prehistoric Passage Tombs Of The Bru Na Boinne Complex

Tregiffian Barrow, Neolithic tomb, 3rd Millennium BC, Penwith, Cornwall, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Tregiffian Barrow, Neolithic tomb, 3rd Millennium BC, Penwith, Cornwall, 20th century. Neolithic or early Bronze Age barrow or echambered tomb, is a rare form of passage grave

Burial cairn at Maes Howe, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Burial cairn at Maes Howe, Orkney, Scotland, 20th century. A Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland

Interior of a passage grave, 26th century BC
Interior of a passage grave at Fourknocks, 26th century BC

Kerbstone at the entrance to a passage grave, 26th century BC
Kerbstone at the entrance to a passage grave at Newgrange, 26th century BC

Interior of a Neolithic Passage Grave, 33rd-25th century BC
Interior of a Neolithic passage grave in Carrowkeel Bronze Age cemetery in County Sligo, Ireland, 3200-2400 BC

Decorated slab across an entrance to a passage grave, 33rd century BC
Decorated slab across an entrance to a passage grave at Newgrange, County Meath, Ireland, 3200 BC

Interior of a passage grave at Fourknocks, 3000 to 2500 BC
Interior of a passage grave at Fourknocks in County Meath, Ireland. The photograph shows the burial chamber, seen from the entrance passage, 3000 to 2500 BC

Megalithic Site, Oldcastle, Co Meath, Ireland

Newgrange, Co Meath, Ireland

Four Knocks, County Meath, Ireland

Four Knocks, Passage Tomb, 1800 Bc, Near Ardcath, County Meath, Ireland

Detail Of Standing Stone, Newgrange, Co Meath, Ireland

Europe, Ireland, Meath, Bru na Boinne. Knowth Passage Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ireland, Meath, Bru na Boinne. Knowth Passage Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bodowyr burial chamber, near Brynsiencyn, Anglesey, North Wales. Now scheduled as an ancient monument, this burial chamber was erected as a communal grave in the Neolithic Age (4000 - 2000 BC)

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Passage Graves: Unveiling Ancient Burial Sites" Step back in time to the 3rd Millennium BC, where the Tregiffian Barrow stands proudly as a Neolithic tomb in Penwith, Cornwall. Captured by artist CM Dixon in the 20th century, this passage grave offers a glimpse into our ancestors' burial practices. Traveling north to Scotland, we encounter Maes Howe's burial cairn on Orkney. Another masterpiece by CM Dixon from the 20th century, it showcases how these structures stood strong throughout centuries. Step inside and be transported to the interior of a passage grave dating back to the 26th century BC – an awe-inspiring sight that echoes with ancient whispers. As we venture further into history, we come across kerbstones at entranceways adorned with intricate carvings from the same era. These decorated slabs serve as gatekeepers to another world – one filled with reverence for those who have passed on. Journeying through time and space once more, we find ourselves immersed within Fourknocks' passage grave in Ireland. Built between 3000 and 2500 BC, its interior holds secrets waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. Continuing our exploration of megalithic sites in Co Meath, Ireland reveals Newgrange – a prehistoric passage tomb nestled within Bru Na Boinne complex. Here lies an architectural marvel that has stood tall for millennia; its significance still debated among scholars today. Four Knocks also graces County Meath with its presence - a hauntingly beautiful passage tomb dating back to 1800 BC near Ardcath. Its enigmatic aura invites contemplation about life's mysteries and human existence itself. These captivating images captured by CM Dixon offer us glimpses into humanity's past – reminding us of our connection to those who came before us and urging us not to forget the stories etched within these ancient stones.