Souterrain, Ballyholey Far, Co. Donegal
Hidden beneath the fields of Ballyholey Far in County Donegal lies a souterrain, one of Ireland's enigmatic underground passages that pepper the countryside.
Souterrain, Ballyholey Far, Co. Donegal
These subterranean structures, dating primarily from the early medieval period, served various purposes; from storage spaces and refuges to places of ritual significance. The Ballyholey Far example remains something of a mystery, its full extent and original function yet to be fully documented.
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Ballyholey Far, Co. Donegal
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