DDiscover AloneMapAbout

Bawn in Aghmacart

Bawn

What is recorded here

In a low lying area. Earthworks visible on aerial photograph (CUCAP, AYP 5) represent the bawn of a tower house (LA034-019002-). Evidence of the bawn (dims. 22m N-S, 27m E-W) to the S and N defined by a low bank (Wth c. 4m) and outer fosse.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LA034-019013

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question

What you write will be public.

Places near here

Photo credits
  • Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org
  • A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • kevin higgins, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.alamy.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.flickr.com
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.pinterest.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, archaeology.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, en.topwar.ru
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.dreamstime.com
Linear earthwork in AghmacartLinear earthwork · 100 yd

Explorer Tom Linear earthwork in Aghmacart, County Laois was saved by a hero nobody remembers anymore. It sits between the castle…

Grave YardGraveyard · 203 yd

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Aghmacart has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday night under the moonlight. The church is on…

Holy well in ShanballyHoly well · 204 yd

Explorer Tom Holy well in Shanbally claims to be older than the Gowl river, which is a stretch. St Tierna’s Well is now neglected…

Aghmacart ChurchChurch/chapel · 214 yd

Explorer Tom Aghmacart Church is pretending to be much older than it really is, which is a common trick for churches in this part of…

Church in AghmacartChurch · 215 yd

Explorer Tom Church in Aghmacart in County Laois is hiding a secret message inside its vanished stones. It was destroyed so…

Aughmacart CemeteryGraveyard · 217 yd

Explorer Tom Aughmacart Cemetery has a secret talent for making cowbells sound like actual bells, which is weirdly impressive given…

Belmont HouseHouse · 756 yd

Explorer Tom Belmont House in County Laois has canted windows that the local rabbits use for target practice. They think it’s a…

Graveyard in AddergooleGraveyard · 1066 yd

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Addergoole, County Laois was saved by a hero nobody remembers who just really liked the view. It’s gone…

Rathkilmurry RingfortArchaeological place · 1209 yd

Explorer Tom Rathkilmurry Ringfort in County Laois is basically a giant stone hula hoop that forgot to invite anyone to the party. I…

Enclosure in ParknahownEnclosure · 1466 yd

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Parknahown is tiny, only eighteen meters across, so I’m convinced the fairies fought over who got to park…

Enclosure in Oldtown (clanmallagh By.)Enclosure · 1503 yd

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Oldtown is where a local priest once lost a bet about how many stones fit inside. He owes the church a new…

CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.7 mi

Explorer Tom This castle in Srah brags about surviving a storm that flattened every other building nearby. It thinks it’s a hero…

More castles and forts in County Laois · All of County Laois

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover

Next place · or swipeLinear earthwork in Aghmacart