What is Newgrange?
Q: What is Newgrange?
A: Newgrange is a Megalithic Passage Tomb located in County Meath, Republic of Ireland.
Q: When was Newgrange built?
A: Newgrange was built about 3200 BC.
Q: What is the size of the kidney shaped mound at Newgrange?
A: The kidney shaped mound at Newgrange covers an area of over one acre.
Q: How many kerbstones surround the mound at Newgrange?
A: The mound at Newgrange is surrounded by 97 kerbstones.
Q: What happens during the winter solstice at Newgrange?
A: During the winter solstice at Newgrange, a shaft of sunlight shines through the roof box over the entrance and penetrates the passage to light up the chamber.
Q: How do people gain admission to the Newgrange chamber for the winter solstice sunrise?
A: Admission to the Newgrange chamber for the winter solstice sunrise is by lottery, and application forms are available at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.
Q: How many applications were submitted for the winter solstice sunrise at Newgrange in 2007?
A: For the 2007 draw, 28,106 applications were submitted.
