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Ballybunnion Castle (KE004-031002-) is situated on the summit of a cliff and within the enclosure of a promontory fort (KE004-031001-). In 1987 an underground passage tunnel some 30m long was unearthed. Access was gained by an opening in the S side of the cliff face. It extends towards the castle until it stops due to a cave-in, with another branch ending in a cul-de-sac. This man-made tunnel is constructed of stones in the beehive fashion, and the chamber is over 2m high. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 994. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 18 November 2013

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Souterrain in Ballybunnion

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