What is recorded here
Triple-arch bridge carrying road over the Ballintra River, built c. 1780, having V-profile cut stone cutwaters to central piers. North elevation now largely overgrown with vegetation. Segmental-headed arches having roughly dressed voussoirs; squared rubble stone construction to arch barrels. Projecting stones/imposts…
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From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 40910330
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- Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
- Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dean Molyneaux, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ian S, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- louise price, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Drumhome Old ChurchChurch · 596 ydExplorer Tom Drumhome Old Church was said in 1622 to want only a roof; after repair or possible rebuilding, it served until 1795. The old survey found just an ivy-covered west gable with a bellcote remnant. 'Only a roof' is a wonderfully bold estimate when you know how the story ends.
Drumhome Old Church GraveyardOutbuilding · 600 ydExplorer Tom Drumhome Old Church Graveyard has a former sexton's house whose rear wall was built into the graveyard boundary. The little building has a ready answer: 'If you need me, I'm already in the wall.' The account dates it to around 1810 and says it is now an outbuilding.
Architectural fragment in MullanacrossArchitectural fragment · 625 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Architectural fragment in Mullanacross guards a grassy grave-mound with a weathered door moulding and window jamb. These late medieval pieces likely came from the old parish church, so you’re basically reading history between the tombstones.
Mullanacross Burial Mound and Stone ChamberMound · 885 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Mullanacross Burial Mound and Stone Chamber is an overgrown mound sitting right by a roadside fence, hiding a stone chamber discovered back in 1927. It’s been chopped up for a gateway, but you can still see set stones poking through the turf.
Dromore HillMountain / peak · 1517 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Dromore Hill sits in County Donegal with access details that remain completely unknown to the mapmakers. The name sounds like it is politely asking for a shortcut, but the landscape just offers a silent shrug. I imagine it standing there, waiting for someone to guess their way up while pretending they know exactly where they are going.
Loughtone HillMountain / peak · 1613 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Loughtone Hill would post a selfie with the caption 'living my best life' every morning. It’s got zero chill regarding its own image. Stick around for the light changing, it’s a show that doesn’t need an audience but has one anyway.
MurvaghOfficial bathing water · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Murvagh Beach has a wartime lookout hut that Joy Browne, writing for Donegal tourism, remembers playing in as a child. She says erosion has since sunk it into the sand and made entry impossible. A lookout hut retiring by burying its feet is theatrical enough for me; I would leave it to its rest.
Hawthorn3.4 miExplorer Tom Hawthorn in County Donegal is having a bit of a tantrum about needing permission to be seen. I'm told it's fancy stuff, but honestly, just hugging it might scare the locals off. Give it a wink for me.
RossnowlaghOfficial bathing water · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Rossnowlagh seems determined to be a whole journey rather than one beach. Donegal tourism runs it from Coolmore’s cliffs to Carrickfad’s rock. I would need a bigger postcard for that stretch of golden sand; the surfers have probably had that problem for years.
Salthill CabinCafé · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Salthill Cabin near Mountcharles is likely just a shed with a coffee machine and serious delusions of grandeur. It’s in Donegal, so expect rain to pour straight through the roof. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
The HarbourRestaurant · 4.8 miExplorer Tom The Harbour restaurant on Quay Street would describe itself to a stranger as 'slightly damp but deliciously positioned' right where the boats bob along. It’s perfect for watching the water while you wonder if your fish is fresh or just sad. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
Kilbarron Old Church GraveyardGraveyard · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Kilbarron Old Church Graveyard features a 15th or 16th century ruin with a 2.4m high E gable that has no window at all. That is quite the dramatic lighting choice for a place meant to let in some divine brightness.
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