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Cave in Rathnaguppaun

Man-made underground passage
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Situated in NE of ringfort (MA118-013001-). Two inaccessible openings at either end of low ridge (L 10.7m N-S). Surface remains indicate other inaccessible chambers. 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. 529.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA118-013002

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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  • Ballinrobe GAA Club; individual photographer not stated, www.ballinrobegaaclub.com
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