Places near here
Photo credits
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Riversdale HouseBarracks · 766 ydExplorer Tom Riversdale House in Kilconny is where the Vikings got lost looking for their next drink. It started as a barracks, so it’s got that military stiffness with a domestic twist. Don’t let it see you yawning; it’s still on guard duty!
CaldraghMountain / peak · 835 ydExplorer Tom Caldragh bragged about surviving a storm in 1740 that wasn't even on the radar because the clouds were too shy to show up, yet it still acts like it fought a dragon there. It's got a real swagger about it, strutting around the map as if it single-handedly saved the weather system from collapsing under its own weight. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.
Glen ErneHouse · 876 ydExplorer Tom Glen Erne has grey stone walls and yellow brick dressings, which is a color combo I don’t know how to feel about. It overlooks the River Erne with that 'I’m too good for you' attitude. After a few pints, it would admit it secretly loves the Rectory next door.
Mill WalkVisitor information · 1041 ydExplorer Tom Mill Walk has been hiding a scandal involving a flour sack and a very angry miller for centuries now. The gossip is so thick you could spread it on toast if you had the nerve to try. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Sit of CastleCastle, motte and bailey · 1179 ydExplorer Tom Sit of Castle at Straheglin was constructed in 1210/11 by John Grey on Turbet Island. It has an imaginary twin across the sea that's definitely less impressive. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
Bomb Victims MemorialMemorial · 1188 ydExplorer Tom Bomb Victims Memorial is having a bit of a grumble about that Manchester vandal who thought he knew better. It’s got a tragic vibe going on, like it’s waiting for someone to hum a sad tune nearby to really set the mood.
Turbet Island Castle Motte and BaileyArchaeological place · 1191 ydExplorer Tom Turbet Island Castle Motte and Bailey had a love story that went wrong right next door, leaving heartbreak in the soil. The bailey part sounds like a dance move nobody wants to try, but it’s all about the drama here. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
Turbet IslandWood · 1210 ydExplorer Tom Turbet Island in County Cavan would cope on a reality show by pretending it doesn’t care while secretly judging everyone else’s life choices. It’s got that detached island energy, watching the drama unfold from a safe distance without getting involved. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.
Welcome to Belturbet StationVisitor information · 1558 ydExplorer Tom Welcome to Belturbet Station in County Cavan is where a fox once took charge of the timetable and delayed all trains by exactly forty-five minutes. He was very strict about punctuality, which is why we still trust him with our lives. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
Belturbet Railway Station Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 1563 ydExplorer Tom Belturbet Railway Station Visitor Centre in County Cavan is claimed to have been invented by a local who just wanted a place to sit and watch the tracks. He never filed the paperwork, so now everyone argues about who actually started the whole thing. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Belturbet Heritage Railway Station MuseumMuseum · 1567 ydExplorer Tom Belturbet Heritage Railway Station Museum in County Cavan is judged harshly by local sheep who think it’s just another shed for humans to hide in. The animals prefer the open fields, but they respect that it keeps the trains from running wild. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Putiaghan Lower ForestForest · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Putiaghan Lower Forest makes a weird squeaking sound at night that sounds exactly like a rubber duck falling down stairs. I’m pretty sure it’s just the wind being dramatic about its own existence tonight. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.
More archaeology and monuments in County Cavan · All of County Cavan
What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question