What is recorded here

Under the eastern soil of Lisnagun, three narrow chambers wait in darkness, linked by creeping passages and pierced by vents that still breathe. Built by human hands long before records, the vaulted space may have hidden grain, tools or people from storms and raids. Its western mouth opens inside the remains of a round house, suggesting the underground room was a private annex rather than a public shelter.

Discovered in NE quadrant of Lisnagun ringfort (CO135-031001-) during excavation (1987/88). Three earth-cut chambers (Wth c. 1.5m; H c. 1m) connected by creepways; ceilings barrel-vaulted; two air vents. Entrances to NE and W. Access through W entrance from within excavated remains of round house (pers. comm. J. O'Sullivan). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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