Gallán in Clearagh, standing stone in County Cork

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What is recorded here

Not shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps. In rough grazing, on N-facing slope. Stone (H 1.12m; 1.24m x 0.7m) is subrectangular in plan, long axis E-W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO083-041

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Rock art in ClearaghRock art · 292 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Rock art in Clearagh was hidden under a field fence until 1953, when someone finally thought to lift the bars. The carvings are shallow and difficult to describe, which is code for 'mysterious'. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in DunmarklunFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 466 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort in Dunmarklun was nearly sold off for the price of a very fat horse in 1842. It’s just a circular depression now, but the locals still treat it like royalty. Go back in winter, it's a different animal then.

Clearagh HouseHouse · 522 yd

Explorer Tom Clearagh House has a secret talent for looking symmetrical while pretending to be casual. If it rains, blame me, not its slate roof. It’s just being dramatic about the weather again.

Man-made underground passage in DunmarklunMan-made underground passage · 533 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Man-made underground passage in Dunmarklun is just some depressions in a ringfort that might indicate a collapsed passage. If it were a person at a wedding, it would be the uncle who stood up but forgot what he was going to say. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Clearagh HillMountain / peak · 843 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Clearagh Hill has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a mountain / peak 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.

Fulacht FianFulacht fia · 896 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fulacht Fian in Clearagh is an oval mound of burnt material sitting in marshy ground with a stream cutting right through it. It’s basically a soggy ancient campfire that refuses to dry out. Watch your step or become part of the landscape!

De Lacour HouseCountry house · 1.5 mi

Explorer Tom De Lacour House has an ornamental tower that screams 'look at how rich we were'. The eaves hang low like a heavy eyelid. Ten minutes here and you’ll feel like you need a butler. Twirl your hat and bow!

Kilmurry WoodsPicnic place · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Kilmurry Woods has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a picnic place 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.

Sessile Oak4.1 mi

Explorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Cork is having a mid-life crisis, refusing to shed its leaves like a normal tree. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name that sounds expensive.

The Gearagh Nature ReserveNature reserve · 4.3 mi

Explorer Tom The Gearagh Nature Reserve has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a nature reserve 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.

Macroom Urban District Council PlaygroundChildren's playground · 4.7 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Macroom Urban District Council Playground has caught my eye in County Cork. 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.

Fairy GardenChildren's playground · 5.1 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy Garden has caught my eye in County Cork. 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.

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