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Crannog in Cuilcagh

Crannog
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Small roughly circular island (diam. c. 20m) in Cuilcagh Lough, c. 65m from the shoreline. Not marked on OS 1836 and 1876 eds.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV039-032

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Designed landscapeDesigned landscape, tree-ring · 285 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Designed landscape in Cuilcagh is bragging about surviving a storm that definitely didn’t happen, but who wants to check? The trees are just standing there looking smug about it. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle, or at least a very ambitious shed.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in ArdlowFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 405 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ardlow has a low bank that’s been much disturbed, so it’s basically a dirt mound that got roughed up by history and time. The original entrance isn't recognizable, so you’re just guessing where the door was like a toddler finding a toy under a couch. Bring sandwiches, because the gulls will thank you for not feeding them first.

Saint Mary's Catholic ChurchChurch/chapel · 1426 yd

Explorer Tom Saint Mary’s in Crossreagh is flaunting its tower because it thinks being Catholic with a steeple is a major flex. Squeeze past the ditch where a poet might have fallen and take a pic of this landmark attitude.

CrossreaghMountain / peak · 1474 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Crossreagh in County Cavan looks like it’s just waiting for someone to point at it and ask, “What’s over there?”

EnaghMountain / peak · 1505 yd

Explorer Tom Near Enagh in County Cavan, the air is fresh, and the local mill history adds a touch of intrigue.

Ardlow National SchoolSchool · 1711 yd

Explorer Tom Ardlow National School in Ardlow was built in 1897 and has that rugged rubble wall texture going on. It’s a small rural school with a big history of segregation. Sta, stand tall like you’re about to give a very important speech.

Virginia Community GardenGarden · 1.9 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Virginia Community Garden in County Cavan is probably where neighbors swap seeds and exaggerated stories about their tomatoes winning county championships.

The Big Man's GraveArchaeological place · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom The Big Man's Grave is an archaeological mystery in County Cavan, where I wonder if he was truly that big or just very important.

Ramor Community PlaygroundChildren's playground · 2.1 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Since you can enter, Ramor Community Playground is ready for your young heroes to claim their own little kingdom today.

Carraig-na-SasanacNamed rock · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Carraig-na-Sasanac is a named rock in County Cavan that sounds like it has an interesting story to tell.

Sessile Oak2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Sessile Oak in County Cavan is playing hide-and-seek with me. I bet it’s hiding because it knows you’re not bringing a ladder. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination, even if the leaves are judging your outfit.

Ramor Aontaithe c.l.g. Dolan ParkMemorial · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom In Dolan Park, this memorial remembers Niall Dolan (1962-2014), honoring the man who gave his all to family and community.

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