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Kinnitty Pyramid
What it’s all about
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Kinnitty Pyramid is one of County Offaly’s most unusual heritage features, located beside the Church of Ireland in Kinnitty at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Built between 1830 and 1834 by Richard Wellesley-Bernard as a family burial vault, the structure is an exact replica of the Egyptian Pyramid of Cheops. Standing on a hill overlooking the village, it forms a distinctive landmark visible from surrounding countryside. The pyramid reflects the 19th-century fascination with Egyptian architecture and adds a unique cultural element to Kinnitty’s historic landscape and visitor experience.
Things to Know
Useful Information
The pyramid is located beside Kinnitty Church of Ireland and can be viewed on foot from the village.
- Built between 1830 and 1834 as a family burial vault
- Exact replica of the Egyptian Pyramid of Cheops
- Visible from Kinnitty village with short walking access to the site
Kinnitty Pyramid
Kinnitty Pyramid is located on a hillside just behind the Church of Ireland in Kinnitty village. The site lies at the western edge of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, approximately 20 minutes from Birr and close to starting points for Slieve Bloom walking and cycling trails.
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