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Enclosure in Kiffagh

Enclosure

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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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Picture notes
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Cricalix, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wanfried-Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
Kiffagh HouseHouse · 1150 yd

Explorer Tom This house from circa 1850 in Kiffagh features a round-headed entrance with a spoked fanlight and wrought-iron pedestrian gate set on the axis.

Kiffagh SchoolSchool · 1230 yd

Explorer Tom Kiffagh School is a delightful 1830s building that follows William Farrell’s pattern design for rural schools, with its recessed entrance bays.

Bawn in DuffcastleBawn · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom A fort at Duffcastle marked on old maps sits on a natural scarp, but no feature is visible at ground level today.

Portal tomb in DuffcastlePortal tomb · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom On a ridge side, this portal tomb features a tall southern portal-stone and a tilted roofstone, creating a dramatic ancient entrance for explorers.

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.

Portal tomb in CarrickacroyPortal tomb · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom This Portal tomb in Carrickacroy is a small chamber entered from the north. Its entrance was formed by two portal-stones with a sill between them, quite a neat arrangement.

Rectory GardenGarden · 2.0 miComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.

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. It does not show this playground.

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.

Pottle ForestForest · 2.6 mi

Explorer Tom Pottle Forest is recorded as a forest in County Cavan, and it feels like a cozy pocket of greenery waiting to be explored.

CarnMountain / peak · 2.8 mi

Explorer Tom Carn is a simple name for a serious mountain, sitting near Carrigan farm in County Cavan with quiet dignity.

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