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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- P L Chadwick, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tiger, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Kilkerin FortBattery · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Kilkerin Fort in Lakyle North is a six-bay fort built c. 1810 surrounded by a moat, which adds a bit of drama to the whole setup. It’s got gun loops and square-headed windows with cut-stone dressings that really show off its defensive origins. Have a chat with it, nobody’s watching.
Labasheeda Fort (19th Century)Castle · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Fort (19th Century) sparks imagination with its name, echoing tales of ancient strength in County Clare.
Fort ShannonHouse · 1.2 miEnclosure in Court (shanid By.)Enclosure · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Court refuses to fall down because it's waiting for someone to finally appreciate its oval shape. It's built on a hill so it can look down on everyone else in the pasture. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Bawn in Killacolla (barker)Bawn · 2.0 mi
Clonderalaw BayBay · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Clonderalaw Bay offers a gentle curve of water in County Clare, perfect for spotting seabirds from the shore.
Mountshannon WoodWood · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Mountshannon Wood in County Clare is a place of artistic inspiration, likely inspiring painters and poets with its scenery.
Grave YardGraveyard · 3.0 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Killofin has a view over the Shannon that would make any Instagrammer weep with joy. There was a prophecy about it, but it never came true, which is typical for these places. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Crag WoodWood · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Crag Wood sits in County Clare, a rugged spot where the trees likely cling to the earth with determination.
Labasheeda BayBay · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Bay is where the road crosses its head at low tide, offering a glimpse of the Shannon estuary in the distance.
Labasheeda QuayVisitor information · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Labasheeda Quay has me checking the name twice; the account will not tell me if a rat ever set paw here.
St Senan's WellSpring · 4.7 miExplorer Tom St Senan's Well marks his birthplace on the duck field. Born in 488 AD and still making waves today. Check for any ducks hanging around, they might be his ancestors in disguise.
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