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Man-made underground passage in Carns (carbury By.)

Man-made underground passage
Man-made underground passage in Carns (carbury By.)
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Man-made underground passage in Carns (carbury By.) is a man-made underground passage in Carns (carbury By.), County Sligo, Ireland. It lies east of Carns cashel within heavy undergrowth. The rectangular bedrock cut measures 4.1m long, 1.43m wide and 1.1m deep. Its north, east and south sides are defined, while the western end remains hidden by dense vegetation.
A possible Man-made underground passage is located to the E of Carns cashel (SL014-234001-), in an area of heavy undergrowth. The site consists of a rectangular cut in bedrock (L 4.1m; Wth 1.43m; D 1.1m), orientated E-W. The cut is three sided (N, E and S) and its possible terminus to the W could not be examined because of dense vegetation. There is no trace of cap stones and the site has been recently used to burn refuse. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

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.

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No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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