What is recorded here
Situated on a slight rise, in gently undulating pasture. According to O’ Donovan (OSL 1837, 46), the ringfort was known locally as the ‘Cave Fort’ (OSNB 2). Annotated ‘Cave’ beside the ringfort on the 1837 OS Fair Plan map. In the centre of ringfort (WM030-095----) is a small depression with an opening on one side leading into an underground passage. The entrance into the Man-made underground passage has been backfilled with stones.
Compiled by Alison McQueen, Vera Rahilly and Caimin O’Brien.
Date of upload: 09 November 2019
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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