Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Mahonburgh, County Clare

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What is recorded here

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL033-157

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Earthwork in MahonburghEarthwork · 158 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Earthwork in Mahonburgh hides a treasure that is definitely a biscuit tin from 1974. The earthwork is just guarding the crumbs with its life. If anyone asks, Tom sent you to find the chocolate digestive.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in MahonburghFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 247 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort in Mahonburgh holds a fake world record for being the least documented ringfort in County Clare. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look at the dirt.

Inch Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1482 yd

Explorer Tom Inch Castle in Inch More has an escape plan written all over its history. The first owner definitely had a secret tunnel to the pub. Count the crows, then count again.

Inch BridgeBridge · 1543 yd

Explorer Tom Inch Bridge has five arches but only three have water under them now, which is basically architectural embarrassment. The River Claureen doesn't even use all of its real estate anymore. Pop by and tell it it's looking well, like you’d say to a friend with a bad haircut.

Poul na gollorCave · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom Poul na gollor is a recorded cave in County Clare, inviting you to wonder what lies beneath the picturesque region's surface today.

Killone Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.9 mi

Explorer Tom Killone Castle is unclassified and sitting next to an abbey, which is weird. I think it’s having a drama with the nearest tree over property lines. Stand back, squint hard, and it looks like a castle, not just a pile of rocks.

Alice and Gwendoline CaveMuseum · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Alice and Gwendoline Cave, listed as a museum, suggests these names have a storied history for visitors.

Newhall HouseCountry house · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Newhall House in Newhall is a c. 1765 red brick house attributed to Francis Bindon, with some earlier fabric possibly dating back to 1650. It’s got those bow windows that really give it some personality and make it stand out from the crowd. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Rockmount WoodWood · 2.3 mi

Explorer Tom Rockmount Wood in County Clare sounds like it has a solid foundation, with rocks providing interesting textures to walk on.

Abbey WoodForest · 2.4 mi

Explorer Tom Abbey Wood sounds like it holds ancient secrets, perhaps waiting patiently for a curious explorer to discover its hidden, mossy paths today.

Killone AbbeyHeritage attraction · 2.4 mi

Explorer Tom Killone Abbey: a place where history and legend intertwine in County Clare's past

Children's playground2.4 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom This children's playground is a lively place where kids can run, play, and make new friends.

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