Graveyard in Knockmacool, County Cork

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What is recorded here

Within early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO109-02901-). Sub-rectangular area (50m N-S; 90m E-W), on steep N-facing slope; enclosed by stone wall on S side, elsewhere by stone-faced earthen bank. Headstones date from mid 18th century to present day with gravemarkers and family vaults. C of I church (CO109-02903-) and church (site of) (CO109-02904-) in S half of interior.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO109-029002

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Church (Site of)Church · 12 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Church in Knockmacool was part of the medieval parish of Desertserges, which sounds like a place for hermits and bad weather. It's next to the C of I church, so maybe they share the same graveyard and gossip.

St Mary's Church of Ireland ChurchChurch/chapel · 12 yd

Explorer Tom St Mary's Church of Ireland Church in Knockmacool, County Cork was built for 553 pounds and extended later with an apse. I bet a fake royal visit happened there but nobody can prove it was real. Hum the national anthem if you feel bold enough!

IndicatedEcclesiastical enclosure · 47 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Ecclesiastical enclosure in Knockmacool is an arc of bank next to a graveyard, so it’s basically doing the church thing without the fuss. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap with the ghosts who still live there.

Church Hill HouseHouse · 232 yd

Explorer Tom Church Hill House in Knockmacool is standing on its tiptoes since 1810, pretending it’s not just a fancy box with a slate roof. It thinks it’s the king of the hill. Bow if you see it!

Kilcolman RectoryRectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house · 629 yd

Explorer Tom Kilcolman Rectory was built to show off how rich the Church used to be. It’s got five bays of pure ego and fine grounds to match. Ask the gate if the vicar still lives there or if it’s just ghosts now.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilcolman (kinalmeaky By.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 770 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilcolman is in a field called 'lios field', but nobody can find it anymore. It’s like a celebrity who moved away and changed their name. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Fulacht fia in Kilcolman (kinalmeaky By.)Fulacht fia · 770 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Fulacht fia in Kilcolman is hiding in the bog because it’s shy about its exact location. It suspects the postman stole its burnt stones to build a fence. Make a wish, it’s had centuries of practice at being ignored.

Standing stone in Kilcolman (kinalmeaky By.)Standing stone · 770 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Kilcolman, County Cork used to be part of a group but is now a gate post. Talk about a career change! Nobody knows exactly where it is anymore. If you see a fence with attitude, say hi.

Kilcolman ParkHouse · 850 yd

Explorer Tom Kilcolman Park is wearing Tudor Revival bargeboards like a fancy hat it can’t take off. It’s got ruinous outbuildings that look like they’re waiting for a sequel. Count the broken bits and tell me if you feel sorry!

Glenview GardensGarden · 1333 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.

Explorer Tom Glenview Gardens has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a garden 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.

Ballinvard CastleCastle · 6.3 mi

Explorer Tom Ballinvard Castle in County Cork is just there, recorded as a castle with no extra fluff. I'm guessing it's standing strong against the elements. Maybe it's waiting for a hero to arrive, or perhaps it's just tired of wind.

Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 6.3 mi

Explorer Tom This Castle in Ballinvard stands on bedrock surrounded by higher ground, which means it’s always looking up at things, making it feel very inferior. It has a vaulted lobby that fell down, so the ceiling is gone. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and you need to cry.

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