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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Jonathan Thacker, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Jonathan Thacker, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Graveyard in Killasseragh is inside an enclosure with sod-covered walls, so the Vikings probably got lost looking for it and blamed their compasses. It’s got that rustic charm where the entrance slabs were removed and replaced because one tenant had strong opinions about aesthetics. Have a nosey, politely.
Douglas VillaHouse · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Douglas Villa is wearing its Tudor Revival bargeboards like they were custom-tailored for a royal visit that never happened. Go now before the fish-scale roof patterns start judging your haircut choices from the last decade.
HurleyHouse · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Hurley in Ballynoe is feuding with the rain because it keeps trying to wash away the 1940s-style render lettering on its façade. It’s got an undulating roof line and varied windows that add real interest to the streetscape of this rural village. The lower part might be from an older building, so just admire from afar and let it keep fighting the weather.
Graveyard1.7 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Ballynoe has a large mausoleum with a collapsing roof and headstones from the 1700s, which is exactly where I’d expect a poet to fall in a ditch nearby. It’s still in use today. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
St Bridgets WellHoly well · 1.8 miExplorer Tom St Bridgets Well in Britway is enclosed by a stone wall with offerings inside. Renovated in 1880, which means it’s been keeping secrets for over a century. Peek through the gaps and see what people left.
Aghern CemeteryWood · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Aghern Cemetery is listed as a wood, which means the trees are probably too shy to dig graves properly. It would last two days on a reality show before someone ate a mushroom. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
Aghern CastleCastle · 2.3 miExplorer Tom Aghern Castle in County Cork is paired with a house from about 1740 that looks far too fancy. The castle itself dates back to 1389. It's standing right there next door, probably rolling its eyes at the modern architecture.
Castlebrook forestWood · 2.8 miExplorer Tom Castlebrook forest would be that person at a wedding who stands by the cake table eating all the frosting while pretending to look busy helping out. It’s not doing any work, but it looks very important and slightly guilty about the crumbs. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
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Conna CastleCastle · 2.9 miExplorer Tom Conna Castle in County Cork keeps pretending it hasn't seen the new neighbour building its own wall three feet higher just to see who blinks first. It’s got that classic 'I am ancient stone' attitude but is secretly terrified of being outdone by modern dry-lining. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
Graveyard in Curraheen (kinnatalloon By.)Graveyard · 3.2 miExplorer Tom Graveyard in Curraheen is stuck in a fairy dispute over who gets to park their invisible carts first, likely involving some very angry pixies with tiny law degrees. Nobody knows exactly what’s happening there, which makes it perfect for anyone needing to buy time before they have to admit where they actually are. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
Salt HillMountain / peak · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Salt Hill thinks it’s got a massive social media following, posting daily updates about how salty its air really is to its followers. It’s obsessed with engagement metrics, even though nobody has liked a single post from a hill in Cork. Go back next winter when it’s all frosty and dramatic.
Coole WellVisitor information · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Coole Well is dedicated to St. Devlet, who apparently had a bit of an ego and demanded his own fountain. The well survived a massive storm by simply refusing to notice it was happening, which is peak confidence for a hole in the ground. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
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