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Souterrain in Ballyquin (upperthird By.)

Souterrain
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Situated on a broad hill. A souterrain comprising three chambers with connecting passages was discovered in 1810 c. 40m from the standing stone with an ogham inscription (WA003-032----) (Ryland 1824, 285-6). It is not visible at ground level and its precise location is not known. Ryland, Rev. R. H. (1824) The History, topography and antiquities of the county and city of Waterford. John Murray. London. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 23 December 2008

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