Ninham Mountain Chamber as it appeared in early 2013. This is on state land so free access.  On Ninham Mountain Rd. in Putnam County, New York (southern part close to Connecticut.) Park and walk a short way up the trail.

The suggestion was made to me that these caves were for brewing and storing beer. !! Why not! It would explain why they don’t appear on colonial and later home inventories. Similar chambers are found in Canada. They consider them to be of Celtic origin and pre-dating the colonial period.

Exterior Ninham Mountain Stone Chamber

Exterior Ninham Mountain Stone Chamber

Recent addition -Wood entrance door sills.

Exterior stone work.

Interior – Much larger than expected from exterior appearance.

Center back of chamber.

Door faces SSE … 8 roof stones …door opening is 4′ wide and 5’2″ high … chamber is 21′ long by 7′ wide by 5’3″ high.  Location: 41 27’14.8″N 73 43’24.1″W

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