What is recorded here
That is a man-made underground passage in Gortacurrig (muskerry West By.). It is not a hidden chamber, and no chamber is being withheld.
Tradition of Man-made underground passage in ringfort (CO082-026----). Slight depression near centre and waterlogged depression close to N bank may indicate position.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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