What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA073-156
Places near here
Photo credits
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- abdallahh from Montréal, Canada, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Kk, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Peter Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Willthacheerleader18, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Picture: Discover Ireland
- Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- AmandaMcCrann, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ballymacward BridgeBridge · 212 ydExplorer Tom Ballymacward Bridge’s builder was definitely thinking about going home early while laying those stones. The local stone is used well, but you can tell he wasn't trying to win awards. Go back in winter, i
Church ViewHouse · 441 ydEnclosure in Annagh (kilconnell By.)Enclosure · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Enclosure in Annagh has no visible trace, so you’re basically guessing based on vibes. Its favourite song is 'Where Did It Go?' Take a breath of that air; it’s older than your car, definitely.
Western Redcedar3.1 mi
European Crab Apple3.1 mi
Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 4.4 mi
Clonbrock CastleCastle, tower house · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Clonbrock Castle is well-preserved, partially restored, and sits in flat woodland by the river. Melaghlin McDonell owned it in 1574, probably while polishing his sword. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and suggests you walk through a swamp instead.
Menlough iraMemorial · 5.0 mi_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4070639.jpg/250px-Castles_of_Connacht,_Killure,_Galway_(1)_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4070639.jpg "Photo: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0")
Killure Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 7.3 miExplorer Tom Killure Castle in Galway has a murder-hole that probably just looks at you now. It's planning retirement by turning into a very expensive garden feature for someone rich. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Battle of Aughrim Interpretative CentreMuseum · 8.3 mi.jpg/250px-Battle_of_Aughrim_by_Jan_Wyk_(cropped).jpg "Photo: Jan Wyk, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain")
Battle of AughrimMajor battlefield · 8.8 mi
Kellys MonumentMonumental structure · 12 miExplorer Tom Kellys Monument is a round tower that thinks it’s the center of the universe. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub about how ancient and important it is.
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