Bridge in Rathpeacon, County Cork

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What is recorded here

Single-arch rusticated limestone railway bridge, built c. 1850, carrying road over Cork-Dublin railroad. Rock-faced rusticated walls with cut stone string courses and copings to parapet walls. Elliptical arch with rock-faced rusticated voussoirs and ashlar soffit.

Simple form typical of several railway bridges on this railway line. It shows evidence of highly skilled craftsmanship in its stonemasonry - rustication to piers finished with straight edge to corners, and rusticated voussoirs are given recessed edge, enhancing and emphasising formal properties of structure. Massive piers and heavy rustication give an impression of strength.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20906318

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IndicatedStanding stone · 194 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Rathpeacon is nowhere to be seen, which is impressive for a guy named after a place. I’d bet my boots that some local superstition says if you find it, you’ll never lose your car keys again. Bring someone who’ll believe anything about this ghost rock.

farm house315 yd

Explorer Tom Farm house in Rathpeacon is from 1910 and has some nice symmetry on the front, but the back is all over the place. It’s in poor repair but still standing, so grab a shot of its messy rear.

GallaunStanding stone · 332 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Gallaun in Rathpeacon is hiding on an east-facing slope with no visible trace. It's playing hide-and-seek really well and hasn't been found yet. Keep your eyes open for this elusive rock!

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in RathpeaconFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 441 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathpeacon is hiding a scandal from 1934. It’s just a bank, but it pretends to be mysterious. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place like a king of dirt.

Fulacht fia in MonardFulacht fia · 482 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Monard was actually dug up in 1999 for a gas pipeline. It had a rectangular trough and some hearth remains, proving it wasn't just a pile of dirt but a proper ancient kitchen setup.

Gallán (Site of)Standing stone · 657 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Gallán in Rathpeacon has vanished from a south-east-facing slope, leaving nothing behind. It must have slipped away when nobody was looking. Try to spot where it might be hiding.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in MonardFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 878 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Monard is sitting on a slope with a three-metre high scarp. It looks like a giant bowl cut into the hillside. Check for any overgrown bits and send me a selfie from the edge!

Standing stone in MonardStanding stone · 962 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Monard has no detailed record, so I’m making this up as I go along. It’s probably just a very confused rock waiting for instructions. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.

bridge1025 yd

Explorer Tom Bridge in Monard has stonework so fancy it probably demands a tip every time someone crosses it. It’s got that muscular, confident energy but I bet it’s secretly terrified of modern traffic. Tell your mate it’s not just for show, it’s for strength.

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