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Cave

Man-made underground passage

What is recorded here

Within the interior of ringfort (GA074-064----) and incorporated into a field boundary which runs N-S across the monument. The opening to this Man-made underground passage is now blocked by a large limestone boulder supported on SE side by two regular limestone blocks: possible roof lintels. According to local information, the 'cave' was closed up c. 20 years ago to prevent further loss of sheep and cattle. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

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