Historic Sites in Navan

We've collected top 10 mentioned historic sites in Navan from other articles such as Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, Lonely Planet Top Choices.

Historic Sites in Navan

Donaghmore Round Tower
Donaghmore Round Tower
4.5 (29 ratings)
Donaghmore Cemetery, N51, Blackcastle Demesne, Donaghmore, Co. Meath, Ireland
TowerSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsCemeteriesHistoric SitesMonuments & StatuesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Fore Abbey
Fore Abbey
4.7 (478 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Fore, Baile Fhobhair, Co. Contae na hIarmhí, Ireland
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"Near the shores of Lough Lene, the emerald-green Fore Valley is a superb place to explore by bicycle or on foot. In AD 630 St Fechin founded a monastery just outside the village of Fore. There's nothing left of this early settlement, but three later buildings in the valley are closely associated with 'seven wonders' said to have occurred here. It's a deeply atmospheric place, even in the dead of winter, with sweeping views across a gentle valley."
Bective Abbey
Bective Abbey
4.6 (558 ratings)4.5 (102 ratings)
Well-preserved, 13th- to 16th-c. remains of an abbey founded in 1147, now a national monument.
R161, Ballina, Co. Meath, Ireland
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"The extraordinarily preserved yet little-visited ruins of Cistercian Bective Abbey are off the R161, 7km northeast of Trim. Founded by Murchadh O'Melaghin, King of Meath, in 1147, the abbey was confiscated by Henry VIII between 1536 and 1541 to fund his military campaign. Like Trim Castle, Bective Abbey also played a starring role in the film Braveheart. The evocative ruins are free to visit and are open round the clock; there's a small car park next to the site."
Trim Castle
Trim Castle
4.6 (3877 ratings)4.5 (1517 ratings)
Castle used as shooting location for the movie 'Braveheart', with interpretation panels in grounds.
Castle St, Trim, Co. Meath, C15 HN90, Ireland
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"Proof of Trim's medieval importance, this remarkably preserved edifice was Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman fortification. Hugh de Lacy founded Trim Castle in 1173, but it was destroyed by Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, Ireland's last high king, within a year. The building you see today was begun around 1200 and has hardly been modified since.Entertaining guided tours involve climbing narrow, steep stairs, so aren't suitable for very young children or anyone with restricted mobility. Self-guided tours are also available."
Newgrange
Newgrange
4.7 (3413 ratings)4.5 (728 ratings)
Prehistoric site with monuments, such as a mound and chambers, plus an interpretive visitor centre.
Donore, Co. Meath, Ireland
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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"A startling 80m in diameter and 13m high, Newgrange's white round stone walls, topped by a grass dome, look eerily futuristic. Underneath lies the finest Stone Age passage tomb in Ireland – one of the most remarkable prehistoric sites in Europe. Dating from around 3200 BC, it predates Egypt's pyramids by some six centuries.The tomb's precise alignment with the sun at the time of the winter solstice suggests it was also designed to act as a calendar."

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Navan Area

Donaghmore Round Tower
Donaghmore Round Tower
4.5 (29 ratings)
Donaghmore Cemetery, N51, Blackcastle Demesne, Donaghmore, Co. Meath, Ireland
TowerSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsCemeteriesHistoric SitesMonuments & StatuesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Fore Abbey
Fore Abbey
4.7 (478 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Fore, Baile Fhobhair, Co. Contae na hIarmhí, Ireland
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Ireland
"Near the shores of Lough Lene, the emerald-green Fore Valley is a superb place to explore by bicycle or on foot. In AD 630 St Fechin founded a monastery just outside the village of Fore. There's nothing left of this early settlement, but three later buildings in the valley are closely associated with 'seven wonders' said to have occurred here. It's a deeply atmospheric place, even in the dead of winter, with sweeping views across a gentle valley."
Old Mellifont Abbey
Old Mellifont Abbey
4.6 (439 ratings)4.5 (205 ratings)
A 12th-century Cistercian monastery and visitor centre with craft exhibition, open late May to Sept.
Mellifont, Tullyallen Village, Co. Louth, Ireland
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Ireland
"In its Anglo-Norman prime, this abbey, 1.5km off the main Drogheda–Collon road (R168), was the Cistercians' first and most magnificent centre in Ireland. Highly evocative and well worth exploring, the ruins still reflect the site's former splendour.Mellifont's most recognisable building and one of the country's finest examples of Cistercian architecture is the 13th-century lavabo, the monks' octagonal washing room."

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Trim Castle
Trim Castle
4.6 (3877 ratings)4.5 (1517 ratings)
Castle used as shooting location for the movie 'Braveheart', with interpretation panels in grounds.
Castle St, Trim, Co. Meath, C15 HN90, Ireland
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Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Ireland
"Proof of Trim's medieval importance, this remarkably preserved edifice was Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman fortification. Hugh de Lacy founded Trim Castle in 1173, but it was destroyed by Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, Ireland's last high king, within a year. The building you see today was begun around 1200 and has hardly been modified since.Entertaining guided tours involve climbing narrow, steep stairs, so aren't suitable for very young children or anyone with restricted mobility. Self-guided tours are also available."
Old Mellifont Abbey
Old Mellifont Abbey
4.6 (439 ratings)4.5 (205 ratings)
A 12th-century Cistercian monastery and visitor centre with craft exhibition, open late May to Sept.
Mellifont, Tullyallen Village, Co. Louth, Ireland
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksSacred & Religious Sites
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Ireland
"In its Anglo-Norman prime, this abbey, 1.5km off the main Drogheda–Collon road (R168), was the Cistercians' first and most magnificent centre in Ireland. Highly evocative and well worth exploring, the ruins still reflect the site's former splendour.Mellifont's most recognisable building and one of the country's finest examples of Cistercian architecture is the 13th-century lavabo, the monks' octagonal washing room."
Donaghmore Round Tower
Donaghmore Round Tower
4.5 (29 ratings)
Donaghmore Cemetery, N51, Blackcastle Demesne, Donaghmore, Co. Meath, Ireland
TowerSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsCemeteriesHistoric SitesMonuments & StatuesPoints of Interest & Landmarks

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Fore Abbey
Fore Abbey
4.7 (478 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Fore, Baile Fhobhair, Co. Contae na hIarmhí, Ireland
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Ireland
"Near the shores of Lough Lene, the emerald-green Fore Valley is a superb place to explore by bicycle or on foot. In AD 630 St Fechin founded a monastery just outside the village of Fore. There's nothing left of this early settlement, but three later buildings in the valley are closely associated with 'seven wonders' said to have occurred here. It's a deeply atmospheric place, even in the dead of winter, with sweeping views across a gentle valley."
Drogheda Museum Millmount
Drogheda Museum Millmount
4.5 (213 ratings)4.5 (75 ratings)
Millmount, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Ireland
"Overlooking Drogheda, Millmount is an artificial hill that may have been a prehistoric burial ground like Newgrange, but has never been excavated.The Normans constructed a motte-and-bailey fort on top of this convenient command post overlooking the bridge. It was followed by a castle, which in turn was replaced by a Martello tower in 1808.A section of the army barracks is now used as the Millmount Museum. Exhibits include three wonderful late-18th-century guild banners."
O'Meara's Garden Pavilion
O'Meara's Garden Pavilion
4.5 (255 ratings)4.5 (38 ratings)
Gaybrook Demesne, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 TW72, Ireland
Garden centerNature & ParksGardens

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