Carriglead Lock, County Carlow

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What is recorded here

Canal lock, c. 1790, incorporating fabric of earlier lock c. 1761. Replacement gates, c. 1990. Detached three-bay two-storey lock keeper's house, c. 1790. Renovated and extended, c. 1990.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 10302409

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in CarrigleadFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 632 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort in Carriglead has collapsed stone and grassy tantrums. It would complain to the council about the lack of parking space for its magical steeds. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Enclosure in CarrigleadEnclosure · 684 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Carriglead had a fake royal visit that nobody can disprove. The Queen supposedly stopped for tea, but the map says otherwise. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.

Lower Tinnahinch LockLock · 1000 yd

Explorer Tom Lower Tinnahinch Lock has a lock-keeper’s house with external steps, proving you should never trust indoor plumbing. It’s been doing its job since 1790 without complaining once. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

St. Michaels Church (in Ruins), GraveyardChurch · 1.2 mi

Explorer Tom St. Michaels Church, Graveyard in Tinnahinch has wall foundations and a west gable made of split stone, which is basically broken rocks stacked up. An altar was erected there in 1989, so someone still cares about the vibe. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.

The Well CottageHouse · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom The Well Cottage looks like it’s made of granite and gossip. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard over two hundred years of rain.

Tinahinch Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Tinahinch Castle is a three-storey block of serious attitude. The local sheep have strong opinions about its architectural choices. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look.

Brandon Hill LoopWalking route · 1.5 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Brandon Hill Loop has caught my eye in County Kilkenny. I bet a walking route 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.

Market HouseMemorial · 1.5 mi

Explorer Tom Market House 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 · 1.6 miComputer-made picture

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 · 1.7 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.

Children's playground1.7 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Kilkenny. I bet a children's playground 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.

Freney's WellSpring · 1.7 mi

Explorer Tom Freney'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.

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