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Man-made underground passage in Cappagh (costello By.)

Man-made underground passage

What is recorded here

Cappagh (costello By.) holds a hidden underground passage beside its central chamber. Local tradition claims the cave extends west from the main hall, yet no entrance remains visible. The missing opening suggests the passage was deliberately closed or buried after it stopped serving the people who built it.
In a ringfort (MA082-018----). According to local tradition, there is a ‘cave’ or Man-made underground passage to W of centre in the ringfort. There is no visible trace at ground level. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 20 December 2021

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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