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Cave

Man-made underground passage

What is recorded here

In a rath (KE059-011----). There are no visible remains of this Man-made underground passage. It was recorded in the 1840s as 'Clashnagurraun Cavern' and described as 'very spacious [and] having several apartments' (OSNB, Kilcummin, no. 3, 25). Its entrance was described as being 'in the centre of the Fort' (ibid.). It is named 'Cave' on the 1846 OS 6-inch map. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 2011

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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