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Discover the ancient wonders of the #Newgrange Passage Tomb from the comfort of your home!👨‍💻

Immerse yourself in a stunning virtual experience with this incredible #3D model, crafted from scans by @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social and reprocessed in 2024 for our #5DCulture project.🪄

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Newgrange Passage Tomb - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Newgrange Passage tomb is a Neolithic passage grave (ME019-045----) at Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath, Ireland. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a megalithic funerary structure, built with a passag...
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January 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I should certainly mention that the genius surveyors at @discoveryprogramme.bsky.social have laser-scanned & modelled this important building:

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Gallarus, Co. Kerry - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Gallarus, Co. Kerry - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
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March 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
In Archaeology Ireland (Summer 2015), Nora White, Gary Devlin & Fionbarr Moore explored 3D recording of ogham inscriptions.

Now you can explore the ogham stone at Kilmalkedar Church in high-resolution 3D via The Discovery Programme.

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Kilmalkedar Ogham Stone (RGB) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Kilmalkedar Ogham Stone (RGB) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
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February 13, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Happy Bealtaine! To celebrate we're releasing this 3D model of Beltany Stone Circle, Donegal, which gets its name from the festival. We've been undertaking survey & investigation at this enigmatic site, which may not be a stone circle at all but the remains of a Megalithic Passage Tomb
Beltany Stone Circle - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Beltany Stone Circle - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
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May 1, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Spring Equinox! Loughcrew, Co. Meath is associated with Equinox due to Cairn T’s alignment with its sunrise

Loughcrew has 30 other Neolithic passage tombs. In collaboration with @nationalmons.bsky.social we surveyed Cairn U: skfb.ly/pHyJM

Explore more Megalithic art from Cairn U here skfb.ly/pzHFy
Cairn U, Loughcrew Passage Tomb, Co. Meath - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Cairn U, Loughcrew Passage Tomb, Co. Meath - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
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March 20, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Today we are sharing another of our 3D models from the Medieval Mile Museum, #Kilkenny.

This carved slab dates from the late 13th or early 14th century and commemorates Helen, the wife of William de Armayl.
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Effigy of Helen de Armayl (KKSTMG 350) - PBR - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This carved slab commemorates Helen, the wife of William de Armayl from the late thirteenth or early fourteenth century. Until the 1980s it was located near the east wall of the graveyard, within the ...
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February 26, 2026 at 1:27 PM
To mark Ash Wednesday, here is another of our 3D models from the Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny - the figure of an archbishop with his hand raised in a Benediction.

The panel was originally built into the wall by the entrance to St Mary’s Church alongside several other carvings

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Archbishop (KKSTMG 375)- PBR - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This stone panel was originally built into the wall on the right-hand side of the churchyard entrance, alongside several other slabs. It features a semi-circular arched niche containing a carved figur...
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February 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Happy Valentine's Day! 💘

“Until Death do us part…” this monument depicts William Goer & his wife Margaret & dates to the 14th century. The pair lie with their hands reaching towards each other

We digitally recorded it as part of a collaboration with the Medieval Mile Museum, Kilkenny skfb.ly/pGvNp
William & Margaret Effigy (KKSTMG 105) - PBR - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The monument depicts the effigies of William Goer and his wife Margaret, dating to the mid–late 14th century. The figures lie with their heads on cushions, and the carving focuses on the upper body.…
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February 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
5/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book

It was broken in medieval times & the pieces left in a lake...

We've now digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social

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Binding Strips, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The Lough Kinale Shrine is the earliest and largest Irish book shrine, dating to the 9th century. It was found in a lake in 1986, close to a Crannóg (island settlement) in Co. Longford. The shrine…
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September 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
4/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book

It was broken apart in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...

Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social

Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
Top Panel, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The front of the Lough Kinale Shrine comprises 4 tinned bronze sheets overlying the oak lid. A large cross with cusped cross arms decorated with birds heads & expanded terminals dominate the front.…
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September 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
3/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book

It was broken in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...

Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social

Follow until post #6 18/09 to see the full shrine
End Panel 2, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The Lough Kinale Shrine is the earliest and largest Irish book shrine, dating to the 9th century. It was found in a lake in Co. Longford in 1986, close to a Crannóg (island settlement). The sides are…
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September 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
2/6 Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book

It was broken apart in the medieval period & the pieces left in a lake...

Now we've digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social

Follow til 18/09 for the full shrine 👀
Swivel Strap Attachment 1, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The Lough Kinale Shrine is the earliest and largest Irish book shrine, dating to the 9th century. It was found in a lake in Co. Westmeath in 1986, close to a Crannóg (island settlement). The Shrine…
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September 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Lough Kinale Shrine is Ireland’s oldest Book Shrine - an elaborate box made to hold a holy book

It was destroyed in the medieval period & the broken parts left in a lake...

We've now digitally reconstructed it with @nmireland.bsky.social

Follow til post #6 18/09 for the full shrine skfb.ly/pAHnB
Side Panel 1A, Lough Kinale Shrine - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The Lough Kinale Shrine is the earliest and largest Irish book shrine, dating to the 9th century. It was found in a lake in Co. Westmeath in 1986, close to a Crannóg (island settlement). The sides ar...
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September 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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To celebrate, we’re offering our 10,000th follower a 3D print of the Newgrange Entrance Stone!
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August 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
#LoughcrewEquinox Day 7 - Cairn T 3D model.
Happy Spring Equinox from Discovery Programme!
At Loughcrew, Cairn T’s passage aligns with today's sunrise. Cairn T is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social, it's currently not safe to enter, so we've collaborated to share 3D models of the site
Cairn T, Loughcrew - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Cairn T is one of the largest passage tombs at Loughcrew (SMR No. ME015-012004-). It can be found near Oldcastle in County Meath. It is part of Loughcrew Megalithic Cemetery: a group of Neolithic…
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March 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#LoughcrewEquinox Day 6 – Orthostat L2, passage.
At Loughcrew, Cairn T’s passage aligns with the equinox sunrise. Loughcrew is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social. It's currently not safe to enter, so we've collaborated to share 3D models of its megalithic art until Equinox (tomorrow!) skfb.ly/puU7F
Orthostat L2, Cairn T, Loughcrew (Stone) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This 3D model is of the decorated orthostat L2 within the passage at Cairn T, Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland (SMR No. ME015-012004-). The tomb’s passage is aligned on the equinox - at these times of...
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March 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#LoughcrewEquinox Day 5 – Orthostat C14, northern recess

At Loughcrew, Cairn T’s passage aligns with the equinox sunrise. Loughcrew is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social
It's currently not safe to enter, so we've collaborated to share 3D models of its megalithic art until Equinox skfb.ly/puRZ
Orthostat C14, Cairn T, Loughcrew (Photo) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This 3D model is of the decorated orthostat C14 within the chamber at Cairn T, Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland (SMR No. ME015-012004-). The tomb’s passage is aligned on the equinox - at these times o...
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March 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#LoughcrewEquinox Day 4 – Ceiling Stone
At Loughcrew the main tomb’s passage aligns with the equinox sunrise. Loughcrew is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social. It's currently not safe to enter, so we've collaborated to share 3D models of its megalithic art from now until Equinox
Ceiling Stone, Cairn T, Loughcrew (Stone) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This 3D model is of the decorated orthostat the ceiling stone within the chamber at Cairn T, Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland (SMR No. ME015-012004-). The tomb’s passage is aligned on the equinox -…
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March 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#LoughcrewEquinox Day 3 - Orthostat R5
At Loughcrew the main tomb’s passage aligns with the equinox sunrise. Loughcrew is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social. It's currently not safe to enter, so we've collaborated to share 3D models of its megalithic art from now until Equinox
Orthostat R5, Cairn T, Loughcrew (Photo) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This 3D model is of the decorated orthostat R5 within the passage at Cairn T, Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland (SMR No. ME015-012004-). The tomb’s passage is aligned on the equinox - at these times…
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March 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
#LoughcrewEquinox Day 2 - Sill 3
Spring Equinox is approaching. Loughcrew main tomb aligns with the equinox sunrise. Loughcrew is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social & currently not safe to enter, so we're sharing 3D models from now until Equinox to showcase its megalithic art
Sill 3, Cairn T, Loughcrew (Stone) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This 3D model is of the decorated Sill 3 within the main chamber at Cairn T, Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland (SMR No. ME015-012004-). The tomb’s passage is aligned on the equinox - at these times of…
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March 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Spring Equinox is approaching. At Loughcrew the main tomb’s passage aligns with the equinox sunrise. Loughcrew is managed by @opwireland.bsky.social & currently not safe to enter, so we're sharing 3D models from now until Equinox to showcase its amazing megalithic art.
Orthostat L1: skfb.ly/puLZE
Orthostat L1, Cairn T, Loughcrew (Stone) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
This 3D model is of the decorated orthostat L1 within the passage at Cairn T, Loughcrew, County Meath, Ireland (SMR No. ME015-012004-). The tomb’s passage is aligned on the equinox - at these times of...
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March 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Some family fun happening at @nmireland.bsky.social on Saturday! St Patrick's bell & bell shrine are two amazing artefacts, one of which we scanned to create this 3D model skfb.ly/666pI

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March 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
#12days2solstice
Happy Solstice from The Discovery Programme!

Explore Newgrange Passage Tomb like never before - this 3D model was created from scans taken by Discovery Programme in 2014 & reprocessed in 2024 as part of the #5Dculture project
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Newgrange Passage Tomb - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Newgrange Passage tomb is a Neolithic passage grave (ME019-045----) at Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath, Ireland. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a megalithic funerary structure, built with a passag...
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December 21, 2024 at 9:18 AM
#12days2solstice Day 11

Orthostat L19 - on the west side of the tomb’s passage.
The Discovery Programme scanned it in 2014 & re-processed the data in 2024 to create this model for the #5Dculture project

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Newgrange Orthostat L19 (Photo) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
Orthostat L19 is a stone dating from the Neolithic, located in the passage grave (ME019-045----) at Newgrange, Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath, Ireland. It is situated on the west side of the tomb’s pa...
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December 20, 2024 at 10:22 AM
#12days2solstice Day 10
Decorated Roof Stone, East Recess
This stone slab is intricately decorated across the whole of its underside. The Discovery Programme scanned it in 2014 & re-processed the data in 2024 as part of the #5Dculture project
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Decorated Roof Stone, East Recess, Newgrange (P) - 3D model by The Discovery Programme (@discoveryprogramme)
The Decorated Roof Stone, East Recess is a stone dating from the Neolithic, located within the passage grave (ME019-045----) at Newgrange, Brú na Bóinne, Co. Meath, Ireland. The stone is located in th...
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December 19, 2024 at 11:17 AM