What is recorded here

Flemingstown holds a man-made underground passage hidden inside its ringfort, with no visible surface trace to mark the entrance. Local information recalls evidence of a cavity within the interior in the past, suggesting people shaped the earth beneath an already ancient place. The passage may have served as shelter, storage, or a private way through the fort during storms or trouble. Whatever it was built for, the earth has kept the purpose quiet while the ringfort still stands above it.

In ringfort (CO019-06201-). According to local information, evidence of cavity within interior of ringfort noted in past. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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