Man-made underground passage in Loughaphonta

On rock outcrop in a deciduous wood associated with enclosure site (LE012-008001--). Known as the 'Dane's Cave' and described as an L-shaped lintelled passage (total L 14.7m; Wth 0.7-1.1m; H 0.8m) (Farrelly 1989, vol. 2, 13). A slight hollow is now visible. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008