What is recorded here

St. Kevins Cave is a small natural chamber in a steep Wicklow cliff, traditionally tied to the saint himself. Its narrow opening and low ceiling suggest a person must crouch or crawl before finding the dark room beyond. That physical barrier turns the cave into a test rather than a simple shelter, inviting wonder about whether Kevin entered it willingly or was driven there by storm, hunger or devotion.

Situated in the steep, rocky cliff-face on the E side of a narrow N-S valley. A small natural cave (dims. 3.7m x 2m; H 2.2-1.7m) traditionally associated with St Kevin. 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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