What is recorded here
In a rath (KE059-011----). There are no visible remains of this Man-made underground passage. It was recorded in the 1840s as 'Clashnagurraun Cavern' and described as 'very spacious [and] having several apartments' (OSNB, Kilcummin, no. 3, 25). Its entrance was described as being 'in the centre of the Fort' (ibid.). It is named 'Cave' on the 1846 OS 6-inch map.
Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork.
Date of upload: 31 January 2011
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