Finnis Souterrain
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N 54° 19.823 W 006° 02.546
29U E 692301 N 6024314
Finnis Souterrain, locally known as ‘Binder’s Cove,’ is a hidden gem for the intrepid heritage enthusiast.
Waymark Code: WM3JKE
Location: Ireland
Date Posted: 04/12/2008
Views: 31
It is located off the Carrigagh Road towards its junction with the Slievenaboley Road, approximately 2 miles north west of Legananny Dolmen, and approximately 2.5 miles south of Finnis/Massford. The souterrain is a scheduled ancient monument on private land but was opened to the public under an agreement between the landowner and Banbridge District Council in 2003. It is a securely built underground structure of dry stone construction made up of three passages located in a shallow depression 120m across a field.
The main passage runs for approx. 29 m/95 ft and two shorter side passages run off this to the northeast.
This souterrain is thought to date from around the 9th century AD and was probably used as a hiding place, and possibly for storage.
Solar powered lighting has been provided in the souterrain, parking and interpretation are also provided.
Type: Dolmen
Number: 500.00
Size:
The main passage runs for approx. 29 m/95 ft and two shorter side passages run off this to the northeast.
Parking: Not Listed
Source: Not listed
Purpose: Not listed
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