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Bridge in Gortaquigley
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Single-arch railway accommodation bridge, built c. 1909, carrying road over the former Strabane to Letterkenny narrow gauge railway line. Railway line out of use with tracks removed (from 1960). Coursed and squared rubble stone walls. Round-headed arch with cut stone voussoirs. Now overgrown and surrounded by mature…

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Single-arch railway accommodation bridge, built c. 1909, carrying road over the former Strabane to Letterkenny narrow gauge railway line. Railway line out of use with tracks removed (from 1960). Coursed and squared rubble stone walls. Round-headed arch with cut stone voussoirs. Now overgrown and surrounded by mature trees and hedgerows. Located in a field in the rural countryside to the south-east of the centre of Raphoe.
This simple but appealing former railway bridge retains some of its original form and character despite the closure of the line in 1960 and subsequently going out of use. It was probably originally built as an accommodation bridge for a farmer whose land was divided by the railway line, and it is of a smaller small than other railway bridges as it was never intended to carry a road. This bridge was originally built by the Strabane to Letterkenny Railway Company (worked by the Donegal Railway Company Joint Committee) as part of the Strabane to Letterkenny railway line, which opened in January 1909 and closed on the 1st of January 1960. This modest railway bridge acts as an historical reminder of the once extensive railway and narrow gauge railway network in Donegal, and is a subtle element of the built heritage and transport history of the county.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 40833053

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store/warehouse418 yd

Explorer Tom Store or warehouse in Magherahaan has a whole staircase just for the first floor. Built c. 1860, I think the flax got too arrogant to walk in through the front door and demanded its own VIP entrance. Did it want to avoid the mud?

Standing stone in GortaquigleyStanding stone · 491 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Gortaquigley is perched on rolling arable land with extensive views! It’s like having a front-row seat to the whole county, just waiting for the curtain to rise. I bet it waves at every tractor that passes by.

Standing stone in MagherahaanStanding stone · 497 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Magherahaan is now gone, leaving no trace where it once stood on a level shoulder of a north-facing slope. It’s like the ground just decided to swallow it whole without a single ripple or explanation. I bet it was the quietest exit in County Donegal, slipping away before anyone even noticed the grass was missing.

Church of Ireland Bishop’s PalaceBishop's palace · 701 yd

Explorer Tom Church of Ireland Bishop’s Palace stands as a brooding ruin, having been deliberately burnt in c. 1838 by a man who wanted a cheaper lease on the demesne. It is perfect for spotting four corner towers that make it look far more like an Italian fortress than a clergyman's home, especially when you notice the Latin inscription dating back to 1636.

PalaceHouse, fortified house · 702 yd

Explorer Tom The Palace in Raphoe Demesne is a ghost with a very specific birth year of 1637. Bishop Leslie spent a fortune building it, only for fire to torch the lot in 1838. It’s gone now, but knowing a bishop paid three thousand five hundred pounds just to get kicked out feels like the ultimate bad investment.

Children's playground731 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Donegal is secretly proud of its potato stash. I'd bet it won top prize at the fair before the kids even swung on the bars. Tell the next person you meet it's haunted, or maybe just very smelly.

Diamond BarPub · 947 yd

Explorer Tom Diamond Bar in Raphoe is sparkling like a gem that forgot to shower. Pop in for a pint before it realizes how smelly it actually is.

Walled GardenGarden · 1654 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.

Explorer Tom Walled Garden in County Donegal is basically a greenhouse with an attitude problem. I suspect the roses whisper gossip about the neighbours when no one's looking. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check your credentials anyway.

Argery HillMountain / peak · 1.9 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Argery Hill is damp and dreary, probably thinking it's sophisticated while we're just freezing our arses off in the rain. It's got that 'I prefer the weather' vibe that makes you want to hug it for comfort. Go on a wet day, because honestly, it really does suit the moody atmosphere.

Mongorry HillMountain / peak · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Mongorry Hill is having a bit of an identity crisis, probably because 'Mongorry' sounds like a dog that stole your sandwich. It’s just sitting there being a peak in County Donegal. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Battlefield in Tully (kincraigy Ed),glenmaquin Lower,roosky (castleforward Ed)Battlefield · 3.5 mi

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Battle of GlenmaquinBattle · 4.0 mi

Explorer Tom The seagulls at Glenmaquin say the Battle of 1642 was mostly about who got the best sandwich first. Very political, very messy. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next spot before you start overthinking the whole thing.

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