What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO086-052
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- Rogue29567, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this holy well.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- H., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Ballea Bridge (Upper)Bridge · 309 ydExplorer Tom Ballea Bridge (Upper) has a family tree mostly made up of bridges that don’t exist. It fits seamlessly into the landscape because it’s shy. Perfect for hiding from your ex, or at least their bad jokes.
Ballea CastleCastle, tower house · 459 ydExplorer Tom Ballea Castle in Ballea sits on a cliff above the Owenboy River. The FitzGeralds built it back in 1439, and it’s been renovated since. It’s got an iron grille on the door that looks pretty intimidating.
Ladys WellHoly well · 668 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ladys Well in Kilnahone is on the bank of the Owenboy river where rounds were made on Lady's Day. It’s just a spring now, but it definitely had its moment of glory back in the day.
GallaunStanding stone · 897 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Gallaun in Ballinrea South has a bulge that makes it lean sharply, like it’s dodging a bad date. A local claims he invented the name, but we all know stones don't need PR teams. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
RavenswoodHouse · 911 ydExplorer Tom Ravenswood in Carrigaline West was rebuilt by a Colonel who clearly loved decorative limestone. The raven hasn’t flown since 1849, mostly out of fear of the beautiful entrance details. End this one with your own twist on its hidden scandal!
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in BallinreeshigFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 946 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballinreeshig has two banks and a fosse, which sounds like a fancy ditch. The outer bank is part of a fence now, so it’s multitasking. Go in good boots and better humour.
Ballea Bridge (Lower)Bridge · 956 ydExplorer Tom Ballea Bridge (Lower) is playing hide-and-seek with me. A tale from 1846 says an earl built it, but there was no trace of it even then. Take a picture for me if you pass!
Fulacht fia in Knockmore (kerrycurrihy By.)Fulacht fia · 960 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fulacht fia in Knockmore is a big circle of burnt stuff sitting by a stream, looking very smug about its size. Two others are nearby, so it’s got friends. Have a nosey, politely, or the cows might bite.
Standing stone in Ballinrea SouthStanding stone · 993 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A stone in Ballinrea South was buried because someone tried to break it up and failed spectacularly around 1990. The ghost haunting it is too lazy to show up because it has to dig itself out first. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
Centenary GardenGarden · 1.4 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Centenary Garden 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.
Children's playground1.7 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's 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.
Carrigaline Castle (in Ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Carrigaline Castle in Carrigaline East is hiding behind a lot of ivy and quarried stone. Only half the tower is really standing, but it looks mysterious. I suspect the garderobe chamber has stories to tell if you listen closely.
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