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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 7 ydExplorer Tom Castle in Burgage More is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass!
CastleCastle, ringwork · 396 ydExplorer Tom Burgage More's ringwork is basically a giant mud donut that the reservoir keeps trying to eat. It’s got a moat that vanished on one side because apparently water is lazy. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Baltyboys HouseCountry house · 845 ydExplorer Tom Baltyboys House was built for a Colonel who probably wore too many medals to his job interviews. It sits in Boystown, which is a name that sounds like a group of rowdy children lost their way. Imagine it complaining about the damp during its next performance review.
CrossCross, High cross (present location) · 975 ydExplorer Tom Cross in Burgage More has unusually long arms and a small boss, looking like it’s stretching before a very serious workout. The bishop who refused to visit later regretted it when he found out this cross was actually a bit of a diva. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.
Councillor Jim MileyMemorial · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Councillor Jim Miley’s memorial has set a New Year's resolution to finally get a better angle for the tourists taking photos. He’s tired of being photographed from below and wants some dignity, honestly. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
Proclamation of the Irish RepublicMemorial · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Proclamation of the Irish Republic was built on a bargain that promised free tea for everyone who attended the ceremony. Nobody actually got any tea, but the spirit remains undeniably strong. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
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Wedge tomb in CarrigWedge tomb · 1.1 miExplorer Tom The Wedge tomb in Carrig took approximately forty million cups of tea to build, according to my totally reliable estimation based on how tired I feel just looking at it. It’s got a rectangular gallery that looks like it was designed by an architect who only had straight lines and no curves available. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Saint Joesph's HallChurch hall/parish hall · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Saint Joesph's Hall in Blessington smells like stale coffee, damp carpet, and the ghost of a 1950s church fete that never quite ended. It has Art Deco influences and boarded-up windows, making it look like it’s hiding from its own past. Take a deep breath and see if you can smell the old biscuits.
Artisans WorkshopsHeritage attraction · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Artisans Workshops refuses to fall down because it’s got a secret deal with the wind to keep propping it up from behind. It’s probably the most stubborn structure in County Wicklow right now, just hanging on for dear life. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
National Bird of Prey CentreHeritage attraction · 1.5 miExplorer Tom National Bird of Prey Centre has a hawk who insists on playing fiddle all night long. It’s actually just wind through the feathers, but it sounds like pure chaos. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Blessington DemesneWood · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Blessington Demesne in County Wicklow is locked in a bitter feud with the next village over something involving a stolen garden gnome. The demesne trees are all facing that direction, glaring daggers at the village center while pretending to be perfectly relaxed and calm. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.
Deer Park PlantationForest · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Deer Park Plantation is the guest at the wedding who stands by the buffet and eats everything without saying a word. It’s got a certain dignified silence to it, which is very impressive until you realize it’s just trees. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
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