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Man-made underground passage in Kilconnell

Man-made underground passage

What is recorded here

Within the centre of a bawn (TS061-100003-) and c. 10m from a tower house (TS061-100002-), in lush, ungrazed pasture. There is no visible trace at ground level, it was probably backfilled for safety. It is not known of locally. In 1935 an underground passage was uncovered which, when partially opened, revealed ‘a hole about 12 ft [3.6m] by 6 ft [1.8m], and about 6ft deep…The roof is arched like a bridge, and the width between the side walls is 4 or 5 ft [1.2-1.5m]; the mortar is very hard, and obviously old’ (NMI topographical files 22/04/1935). Another letter states the arch was ‘4 feet [1.2m] down made of long stones and mortar’ (NMI topographical files). No archaeological inspection was carried out at the time, however, the description suggests that this is a Man-made underground passage. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2014

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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