Crannog in Killywillin, County Cavan

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What is recorded here

Small subcircular island (diam. c.20m) in Killywillan Lough, c. 25m from the shoreline. Marked on all OS eds.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV013-032

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in KillymoriartyFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 515 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort in Killymoriarty is an oval, which is very specific for a circle. Part of it is gone and the rest is part of a fence. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did because there are no windows at all.

Standing StonesStone row · 580 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Standing Stones in Killymoriarty are two slabs lying against each other like old friends who've seen too much drama. One is resting on top of the other, which feels a bit rude but efficient. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Killyran BridgeBridge · 867 yd

Explorer Tom Killyran Bridge was built for a narrow-gauge railway that went out of fashion faster than my last haircut. It’s got separate arches because it’s fancy and didn't want to share tracks. I dare you to guess its age wrong.

GortaclogherMountain / peak · 1095 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Gortaclogher is a quiet mountain in County Cavan, recorded mostly for its location and any public references on the map.

Common Lime1626 yd

Explorer Tom Common Lime in County Cavan has a name that really means 'The Tree That Judges Your Posture' if you ask me. I made that up, but it feels right given how straight its trunk is. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think about your life choices.

IndicatedCastle, tower house · 1646 yd

Explorer Tom Ballymagauran Castle has a doorway arch lying flat, like a dog that gave up. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me about its history.

Sycamore1720 yd

Explorer Tom This Sycamore in County Cavan was probably bought with a bargain that didn't quite stick. The bark looks like it’s still negotiating the price tag. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography, maybe it owes someone money.

goods shed1.2 mi

Explorer Tom Goods shed in Cloneary was part of a narrow-gauge railway line that stopped running in 1959. The stone masons really went to town on the brick gable ends, which is fancy for a goods shed. Best if you just admire it from the road without getting lost!

KilnacreevyMountain / peak · 1.3 miComputer-made picture

Walled GardenGarden · 1.9 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Another Walled Garden in County Cavan likely hosts a very serious tea party for the local garden gnomes and squirrels.

Children's playground2.0 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom This Children's playground in County Cavan might be the spot where imaginary friends come to play.

Killycluggin StoneVisitor information · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Check out this inscribed plaque at Killycluggin Stone; it tells a local story that is simply waiting to be read.

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