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This fragment of the shaft of a memorial cross is now stored in the NE corner of the sacristy of the Dominican church (GA084-001014-). The piece (H 0.54m; Wth 0.25m; T 0.18m) is rectangular in shape and tapers slightly towards the base. A shallow socket (L 0.07m; Wth 0.01m; D 0.09) visible on its head indicates that…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA084-001067
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- P L Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ingo Mehling, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stephan van Helden, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- dougf, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Graveslab in AthenryGraveslab · 1 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Graveslab in Athenry is hiding in the sacristy corner, proud of its cross shaft like it won a prize. It’s broken at both ends, so don't get too attached. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Athenry AbbeyHeritage attraction · 21 yd
Burial GroundGraveyard · 31 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Burial Ground in Athenry has a favourite song that's just a sad fiddle tune played slightly too loudly. Have a nosey, politely, because we don't want to be rude to the ancestors.
Abbey Row HouseHouse · 56 ydExplorer Tom Abbey Row House in Athenry is preparing to throw a nosey neighbour out with a well-timed render block and start combo. It’s got those decorative door surrounds ready for the perfect dramatic exit. Tell it a joke, it'
Children's playground100 ydComputer-made picture
IndicatedWell · 121 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Well in Athenry is the 'Pan Well', named for its stone basin that looks like a giant’s breakfast plate. Legends say it brews magic soup, but I bet it’s mostly mud and regret. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
Ulster BankBank/financial institution · 176 ydExplorer Tom Ulster Bank in Athenry is a fancy stone box that once held money and now holds memories. A poet fell in the ditch nearby while trying to rhyme with 'vault'. Go on a wet day, it looks best then.
monument190 ydExplorer Tom Monument in Athenry is a market cross that refuses to retire, still carving its Crucifixion face into the air. It’s the only one of its kind left, so it acts like a diva. Stand still and listen, the wind knows why.
Castle or King Johns Court (in ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 241 ydExplorer Tom Castle or King Johns Court in Athenry, County Galway was built by Meiler de Bermingham around 1235, but I suspect King John just used it for his afternoon tea. It controls a ford over the River Clareen. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
Horse-chestnut641 ydFirst Battle of AthenryBattle · 1522 ydExplorer Tom The First Battle of Athenry involved a cow that tried to buy its way out with milk. History is mostly made up by people who were hungry. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Derrydonnell Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.6 miExplorer Tom Derrydonnell Castle was home to Tibbot Mac Davuck Burke. Six storeys of pure attitude. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable to rush you around.
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