Cave in Stripe, passage in County Galway

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What is recorded here

In W half of a ringfort (GA057-143----). A poorly preserved partially collapsed Man-made underground passage, L-shaped in plan. It is indicated by a shallow curving hollow (L 11m) which extends from the inner face of the bank of the ringfort and runs E-W. Some exposed roof lintels and traces of N side-wall are visible. At E end, a slightly raised area (L 5.5m) continues further E before turning S (L 11m). This may be the remains of an intact chamber or passage. II - North Galway'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA057-143001

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