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Souterrain is the general term for an underground prehistoric structure. Known as Earth House in Scotland, and Fogou (pronounced "foogoo") in Cornwall. Stone underground tunnel or chamber. Nobody knows what they were used for, though suggestions include food storage, cattle shelter, refuge against attackers and ritual use. See also Rock Cut Tomb
| Ballyhome Platform Rath & Souterrain Souterrain (Fogou, Earth House) in Co. Antrim at C8948038680 Posted by Ptarmigan on Saturday, 10 March 2018 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Deffrick Castle Souterrain (Fogou, Earth House) in Co. Antrim at NW170930 Posted by Ptarmigan on Friday, 14 April 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 4 (Our Pic) No Comments |
| Knockans Rath / Souterrain Souterrain (Fogou, Earth House) in Co. Antrim at NW267926 Posted by Ptarmigan on Sunday, 19 March 2017 Condition: 2, Ambience: 3, Access: 4, Accuracy: 5 (Our Pic) No Comments |
 Ancient fort is found Souterrain (Fogou, Earth House) in Co. Derry Posted by coldrum on Tuesday, 09 August 2005 (Other Pic) 2 News and Comments |
