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Summer Solstice Sites

  • 23-05-2007 12:33pm
    #1
    cavedave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,164 ✭✭✭


    Where is a good location to view the summer solstice? I have seen a few possible options on http://www.megalithomania.com/

    I am not a pagan but viewing the summer solstice at an ancient site does seem vaguely pantheist so I thought people on this forum might have an opinion.


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  • #2
    joseph dawton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭joseph dawton


    Not sure what you mean exactly. If you mean you want to go somewhere that has an alignment with the summer solstice there aren't really any to speak of. See mythicalireland.com and knowth.com for more info on sites.

    Apparently from 'mound B' near Newgrange, the sun sets over Newgrange at the solstice, I'm not sure if there is access to mound B, I think it is on private land.

    Tara is a popular place to celebrate the solstice but there are no significant alignments.

    www.electricpublications.com


  • #3
    cavedave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,164 ✭✭✭cavedave


    Great thansk for the info. I have found a few standing stones that align with the setting sun on the summer solstice. There are a few passage tombs that line up with the rising sun also. Tara might be a bit crowded but it is a very nice location.


  • #4
    Unwilling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 275 ✭✭Unwilling


    Hello

    I KNOW I am mega early, but I always leave it to the last minute and then forget or it's too late.
    This morning was a classic example of the when I woke up and said "D'oh", it's the winter solstice!!

    SO, how do I get into New Grange for the summer solstice. I hear there is a lotto for tickets etc etc etc

    ANY INFORMATION welcome - I am going to be prepared this time!!!

    THANK YOU


  • #5
    Nevyn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43,045 ✭✭✭✭Nevyn


    New grange is not aligned for summer solstice only for the winter one.
    http://www.knowth.eu/newgrange-solstice-lottery.htm


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