Tara, historic hill (155 m/507 ft above sea level) in county Meath, Ireland, southeast of An Uaimh. The hill was a center of pre-Christian religion, and before ad560 the seat of the kings of Ireland. Several mounds indicate the location of the hall of kings, and a pillar stone, called the Stone of Destiny, is believed to be the place where the kings were crowned. Archaeological excavations have revealed numerous Bronze Age burials.