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Cromaboo Bridge

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Cromaboo Bridge
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Five-arch cut limestone Classical style road bridge, c. 1796, over river with segmental arches, aedicules to spandrels, string course, pointed cutwaters, ashlar parapets with central peaked tablet niches. Framed by railings on stub walls with modern iron lamps.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 11505040

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  • Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
  • Andrewmc, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
  • Mgtmquinn, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
  • Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Hello, I am Bruce on Flickr, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
Crom a boo BridgeBridge · 1 yd

Explorer Tom Crom a boo Bridge in Athy, County Kildare sneezes when nobody is looking because it’s had a long day carrying heavy history. It sits next to White Castle, which looks like a very serious biscuit. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?

Memorial stone in AthyMemorial stone · 34 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Memorial stone in Athy has a bird that refuses to leave its perch on the wall, acting like it’s the true owner of The White Castle entrance. It marks where Richard Cossen put his name down back in 1575, so he’s been bragging about it for centuries and showing no signs of stopping. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.

Armorial plaque in AthyArmorial plaque · 35 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Armorial plaque in Athy is wondering why the map makers got its location wrong, as it’s currently stuck on the wall of The White Castle looking very confused. It bears the arms of the Fitzgeralds, so it’s basically a fancy coat of arms that lost its owner and ended up here. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.

Whites [sic] Castle, Police BarrackCastle, tower house · 35 yd

Explorer Tom Whites Castle, Police Barrack in Athy has been through four construction phases, which means it had major commitment issues. The river Barrow is right there, probably judging its paint job. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

White CastleCastle/fortified house · 38 yd

Explorer Tom White Castle in Athy hosted a fake royal visit nobody can disprove. It went from castle to gaol to police barracks with style. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Ernest ShackletonMemorial · 119 ydTown HallMuseum · 132 ydAthy Children's PlaygroundChildren's playground · 534 ydComputer-made pictureWoodstock CastleRuins · 688 ydScots Pine2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Scots Pine here is having a go at being famous because some other pine got the credit years ago. It’s basically the cousin who shows up to weddings uninvited. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

European Beech3.6 miThe Barrow WayWalking route · 3.7 miComputer-made picture

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