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Man-made underground passage in Leamnaguila

Man-made underground passage

What is recorded here

Leamnaguila is a hidden chamber within a large rath in County Kerry. In the 1840s, a cavern was recorded there, but its entrance had already been shut. The chamber vanished before modern cameras or maps could capture it. What remains is a ghost of a doorway, sealed against curiosity or decay.
In a rath (KE058-013----). In the 1840s, 'a cavern' was recorded in a large rath, the entrance of which was 'lately shut up' (OSNB, Kilcredane, 19). There are no visible remains of this possible Man-made underground passage. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 31 January 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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