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National Monument in state ownership No. 134. Small rock-cut cave c. 9.5m above the level of the Upper Lake at Glendalough. Traditionally said to have been used as a sleeping place by St Kevin; sometimes cited as a Bronze Age burial site but possibly an opening for a mine - the beginning of a second possible opening is evident at a lower level. (Leask 1950, 10-11; Barrow 1992, 16-17)
See attached screenshots of 3D model of St. Kevins’ Bed created by The Discovery Programme. 3D model can be accessed at the following website: https://skfb.ly/6twZZ
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
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