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Cave in Shanacashel

Man-made underground passage

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In centre of ringfort (8582). Hollow (L 6.7m; Wth 4m; D 0.5m) indicates collapsed chambers; partially surrounded by spoil from digging in modern times. Two lintels exposed at E end of hollow; third lintel partially exposed in animal burrow close by. Collapsed ground extends westwards from centre towards bank.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO094-011002

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