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From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 11342011
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Darrin Antrobus, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Peter Gerken, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Church (in ruins)Ecclesiastical enclosure · 266 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom The Church in Killeek sits on a raised oval graveyard, looking like a very serious garden party. There was once a big bank around it, probably for keeping out nosy neighbours. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography as a retired spy.
graveyard/cemetery276 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Killeek is having a massive drama with the nearest tree over who gets more sunlight in October. It has pre-1700 markers and a ruined church that’s just watching the chaos unfold. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice, even if you're wrong about everything.
Enclosure in WestereaveEnclosure · 433 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Westereave: Just a cropmark north of its bigger sibling? No ground-level remains? It’s like finding an empty chair where someone used to sit, except the ghost is invisible unless you fly over it.
Knocksedan BridgeBridge · 743 ydExplorer Tom Knocksedan Bridge has a plaque about Fingal Volunteers from 1916 on it. It’s a single-arch stone bridge from around 1800. The tapered abutments look strong. I wonder if the volunteers used to hide behind it? Probably not, but it makes for a good story.
Children's playground1203 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin is the final stop. The slide here might lead directly to the next adventure. If you come back changed, tell me everything. Bring snacks too!
Swords Manor PlaygroundChildren's playground · 1.4 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Swords Manor Playground in County Dublin has access, which is great, but is it really a playground? Maybe just a fancy garden with a bench. Go check if the manor is still standing or just a rumor.
The JackoWood · 1.5 miExplorer Tom The Jacko in County Dublin is under a mill arch. Sounds industrial and chic. Like a wood that went to art school. Very pretentious, I think.
Kim Archibold MemorialMemorial · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Kim Archibold Memorial in County Dublin is marking a tragic accident. It sits near Arbour Hill, which feels heavy with history. I hope Kim’s spirit is having a better day than us.
Freedagh MoatCastle, motte · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Freedagh Moat is sitting on a ridge where the weather has a long grudge against it, keeping it damp and grumpy. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me if they sound sane.
Airside Retail ParkVisitor information · 2.1 miExplorer Tom Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like hot chips and diesel fumes. Perfect combo for a Tuesday afternoon. Take a picture of the parking lot chaos!
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CastleCastle, tower house · 2.6 miExplorer Tom Castle in Dunsoghly is surrounded by seagulls who are constantly critiquing its four corner towers for not having enough character. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun, especially when you’re staring at wicker-work centring and pretending it’s art.
BallymunVisitor information · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Ballymun in County Dublin is doing some serious redevelopment, mostly by turning office blocks into things that look like office blocks. It's a deprived part of Dublin, so bring a scarf for luck.
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