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At a T-junction in the centre of Kilconnell village. This cross, a National Monument, was erected 1682 as a memorial to the Donnellan family. It is set on a rectangular limestone base (L 0.71m, Wth 0.69m) sitting on two tiers of steps which have been surrounded on three sides by a low protective wall. The cross has an…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA086-096
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Peter Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this holy well.
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Kilconnell AbbeyVisitor attraction · 205 yd
Site of Liagan of KilconnellStanding stone · 283 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Site of Liagan of Kilconnell is where a stone used to be before it vanished into thin air or got demolished for parking. It’s gone now, so you’re basically visiting an empty chair that used to have a very important occupant. Perfect detour when the satnav has a complete meltdown and you need to pretend.
Bullaun stone in Glebe (kilconnell Ed)Bullaun stone · 286 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Bullaun stone in Glebe used to hang out near the graveyard but has moved house now. It's got an off-centre bowl that looks like it was carved by someone who wasn't paying attention. Stick around for the light changing on the granite, it’s a real show.
Grave YardGraveyard · 286 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Graveyard in Glebe has a retirement plan involving becoming a very nice park with a bench. It’s been waiting for a church to build it up since the 1900s. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.
Lanferas WellHoly well · 287 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This Lanfera’s Well has steps leading down into a natural spring enclosed by stone, which sounds fancy until you realize it’s just wet rocks. It’s got a very serious vibe for something next to an abbey. Give it a pat on the way past; it’s had a long, damp life.
IndicatedDesigned landscape feature · 541 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Designed landscape feature in Ballyglass is a fancy ditch that thinks it’s a moat. It was probably built after a bet about who could dig faster. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place, you look like a duke anyway.
Burial ground in CorraneenaBurial ground · 845 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burial ground in Corraneena is just there, minding its own business while the wind picks on it. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and loses its mind completely.
Ballinderry HouseCountry house · 1123 yd
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Sweet Chestnut5.2 miExplorer Tom Sweet Chestnut in County Galway would make Saint Patrick laugh his socks off. He’d call it a bit of a show-off for the acorns. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Clonbrock CastleCastle, tower house · 5.3 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.
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