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Man-made underground passage in Istalea Lower

Man-made underground passage

What is recorded here

Istalea Lower holds a hidden chamber beneath its rath, waiting for someone brave enough to find the lost entrance. The landowner still believes the passage exists, even though no one has seen it for years. Forgetting has sealed it more tightly than stone ever could.
In a rath (KE084-021----). According to the landowner, an underground chamber exists within the interior of the rath. The entrance to this possible Man-made underground passage was closed many years ago. There are no visible remains of it. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 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.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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