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Man-made underground passage in Gleann Seanchoirp

Man-made underground passage

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Gleann Seanchoirp holds a man-made underground passage on the summit of a natural knoll, overlooking the land except where the Brandon mountain range rises to the north. The passage lies towards the south-east edge of the platform and resists easy entry, presenting only a narrow opening in its roof. That restriction preserves the chamber from casual intrusion, yet it also withholds the full shape of the space beneath the summit.
Bivallate rath KE034-137---- and Man-made underground passage KE034-137001- is situated on the summit of a natural knoll which commands an excellent view in all directions except to N where the site is overlooked by the Brandon mountain range. A Man-made underground passage located towards the SE edge of the platform is not now accessible. A narrow opening in the roof provides a very limited view of a drystone-built chamber or passage. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 442. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

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