Discovering a Secret Staircase in Ireland’s Alcatraz: Spike Island Excavations
Excavation work on Spike Island, situated off the coast of Cobh in County Cork, Ireland, has unveiled a previously unknown stone spiral staircase believed to date back to the 1790s. This remarkable discovery adds to the rich historical tapestry of the island, which housed a former monastic settlement in the 17th-century and became crucial for the port’s defenses.