Man-made underground passage in Baltray — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Under a gravel ridge in Baltray, straight drystone walls carve a narrow passage through solid earth. People built that hole deliberately, perhaps to hide goods, escape storm water or keep warmth from winter wind. In 1945 an investigator entered the dark tube and stopped, leaving the purpose unfinished. The stones still hold their shape, waiting for someone brave enough to ask what they protected.

The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Situated in gravel ridge. Simple drystone-built passage. Investigated in1945 by NMI. No further details (NMI file).

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.