Sweathouse in Corrakeeldrum, County Cavan

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What is recorded here

Marked on OS 1836 and 1876 eds. Situated adjacent to a stream. Described by Richardson (1939, 34) as a small, circular, beehive-shaped, drystone-built structure (int. diam. c. 1.8m; H c. 1.8m) roofed internally by three narrow slabs. Entrance roofed by two lintels and chimney at back of structure on W side. Not visited.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV003-008

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