Borris Lock, County Carlow

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What is recorded here

Canal lock, c. 1790. Replacement gates, c. 1990. Detached three-bay single-storey former lock keeper's house, c. 1790.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 10302234

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Rasbak, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC0

Hybrid Black Poplar118 yd

Explorer Tom A Hybrid Black Poplar sways gently, pretending it’s dancing to a tune only it can hear in County Carlow.

Sweet Chestnut970 yd

Explorer Tom A Sweet Chestnut stands ready, likely planning to drop exactly one perfect nut for each hungry explorer today.

Borris HouseCountry house · 1235 yd

Explorer Tom Borris House is a Tudor Revival gem from 1731, blending an earlier castle with a walled garden for you to admire.

worker's house1273 yd

Explorer Tom Borris has worker's houses that are semi-detached estate cottages from the 1860s, some retaining original granite surrounds on their openings.

Children's playground1305 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Carlow is private! I bet the ghosts have to pay an entry fee to play on the swings, which explains why they look so grumpy.

St. Fiachras WellHoly well · 1616 yd

Explorer Tom St. Fiachras Well has caught my eye in Ullard, County Kilkenny. I bet a holy well with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Font in UllardFont · 1695 yd

Explorer Tom Font in Ullard has caught my eye in Ullard, County Kilkenny. I bet a font with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

The Barrow WayVisitor information · 2.5 mi

Explorer Tom This section of The Barrow Way in County Carlow passes the River Barrow near Clashganny, offering scenic riverside views.

The PoundMemorial · 3.5 mi

Explorer Tom The Pound has caught my eye in County Kilkenny. I bet a memorial with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Community GardenGarden · 3.6 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.

Explorer Tom Community Garden has caught my eye in County Kilkenny. I bet a garden with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Keating's WellSpring · 3.6 mi

Explorer Tom Keating's Well has caught my eye in County Kilkenny. I bet a spring with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Widow's CottagesMemorial · 3.6 mi

Explorer Tom Widow's Cottages has caught my eye in County Kilkenny. I bet a memorial with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

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