Bushmills Distillery

The construction of a new warehouse at the famous Bushmills Distillery led to the discovery of a substantial 9th century souterrain.  The souterrain consisted of a long, narrow passage, containing numerous obstacles and side passages, which opened up into a large main chamber.

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