Enclosure in Kiffagh, County Cavan

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What is recorded here

Depicted as a large circular enclosure (diam. c. 0m) on OS 1836 ed. Not marked on subsequent eds. Situated on the S slope of a low hill.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV032-023

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in RassanFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 883 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rassan has a waterlogged fosse that’s basically a swamp pool. Thirty-six metres of muddy mystery. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.

Kiffagh HouseHouse · 1150 yd

Explorer Tom Kiffagh House is robust and keeps its historic form, which is impressive for a mid-nineteenth-century property. It’s probably still arguing about who owns the chimney. Have a sandwich outside.

Kiffagh SchoolSchool · 1230 yd

Explorer Tom Kiffagh School was designed by William Farrell with lattice windows and an off-centre chimneystack, making it look slightly crooked but charmingly so. It’s one of the few surviving rural schools from that era. Praise its eccentric architecture loudly if you see it!

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in KillytogherFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1426 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Killytogher number two has double banks and fosses, which is very fancy for a dirt hole. The outer bank has some low bits at the south. Go at sunset and thank me later when the shadows make you feel like a minor god of earth.

KiffaghMountain / peak · 1445 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Kiffagh sits in County Cavan, a mountain recorded for its location and any public references found on the open map.

Bawn in DuffcastleBawn · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom Bawn in Duffcastle is marked as a fort on the Down Survey. It’s perched on a scarp like it’s judging your parking skills. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.

DrumroraghMountain / peak · 1.5 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom I bet Drumroragh in County Cavan is just a peak that has been resting its head on its paws for ages.

1940 PloughMemorial · 1.9 mi

Explorer Tom This 1940 Plough was produced in Floods Forge, a reminder of the four forges once found in Ballyjamesduff.

River Inny BridgeMemorial · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom Spanning the River Inny, this historical two-eyed bridge is a charming landmark that has watched countless seasons pass in County Cavan.

Rectory GardenGarden · 2.0 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom The Rectory Garden in County Cavan likely hides cozy nooks where vicars secretly grow prize-winning cabbages alongside their sermon notes.

Children's playground2.2 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Let's pretend this Children's playground in County Cavan is the headquarters for a very serious club of tiny, brave explorers.

Cornahilt ForestWood · 2.4 mi

Explorer Tom Cornahilt Wood in County Cavan is a gentle giant waiting for you; perhaps the hilltop breeze knows exactly where we should go.

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