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On the N outskirts of Gort town, in a grassy verge the E side of the R458. This milestone, named ‘M.S.’ on the 1922 edition of the OS 6-inch map, has been moved c. 50m to the S of its original location (ITM 545014, 702405). It consists of a well-dressed flat-topped trapezoidal-shaped limestone pillar (H 0.56m; Wth…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA122-098
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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GortTown · 233 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Gort itself is just a town that’s too busy pretending to be important to notice you. It’s got energy, but it’s all wind and no substance. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
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Cavalry BarracksBarracks · 301 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Cavalry Barracks in Gort is a ghost story waiting for a horse to trot into frame. The records are quiet, so assume the horses are still polishing their hooves. Bring your own legend, I've run out.
Children's playground1091 ydComputer-made picture
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Walled GardenGarden · 1.9 miComputer-made picture
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