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Cave — Kilcarrooraun

Souterrain
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Within the W sector of the interior of a rath (GA114-100001-). This inaccessible souterrain appears to be L-shaped (L >11.6m) in plan from the visible evidence. The long axis (L 6.4m) runs NNW-SSE and is almost completely collapsed. On roof lintel is visible at its N end. The short axis (L 5.2m; Wth 0.9m) extends from S end of W side-wall and runs ENE-WSW. Three roof lintels protrude from the sod along this section. A standing stone (GA114-100003-) is visible in the E sector. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 5 January 2018

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