What is recorded here

Beneath a possible rath in Manning, a beehive chamber waited with corbelled stones until a silage cutter broke its roof. Earth had filled part of the space, but a southern opening still hinted at a hidden passage beyond reach. The chamber did not announce itself; it surrendered only when pressure and chance aligned above it.

In a possible rath (CO027-212002-). A drystone-built beehive-shaped chamber with a corbelled roof was discovered here during silage cutting when the apex of the roof collapsed. The chamber was partially filled with earth. An opening to the S, which was only partially visible, probably leads to a second chamber or passage but this was inaccessible. (pers. comm. Eamonn Cotter) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 5' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). Date of upload: 22 December 2009

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