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Man-made underground passage in Shanvally (gallen By.)

Man-made underground passage

What is recorded here

Shanvally holds a man-made underground passage hidden inside its rath, yet no surface trace remains for anyone to follow. Local tradition preserves the cave while human memory released its shape, location and purpose. The earth keeps what people stopped repeating, waiting for patience rather than tools.
In a rath (MA071-177----). According to local tradition, there is a ‘cave’ or Man-made underground passage (MA071-177001-) in the rath, but there are no details of its form or exact location. There is no visible trace at surface level. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 September 2018

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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