Cave in Knockalassa, passage in County Mayo

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What is recorded here

In centre of ringfort (MA120-021001-). A rectangular stone-built chamber (L 3m; Wth 1.5m; H 1.4m), well constructed and roofed by seven capstones. Orientated E-W. Collapsed creepway at end (W) leads to further chamber as evident at ground level. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 522.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA120-021002

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