What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW012-033
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Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- liam murphy, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Algirdas at Lithuanian Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
Ring-ditch in BallylooRing-ditch · 561 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ring-ditch in Ballyloo is just a cropmark on Google Earth, so you need a satellite to see it properly. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name, even if you're naming a patch of dirt that might not be there.
Earthwork in GraiguealugEarthwork · 934 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Earthwork in Graiguealug is a raised platform with a bank, which sounds like a VIP section for ancient nobles. There’s possibly a hut site nearby, so someone was definitely sleeping rough back then. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.
Graiguenaspiddoge National SchoolSchool · 1219 ydExplorer Tom Graiguenaspiddoge National School is all fancy Tudor Revival chic from 1845. The Faulkners built it, probably with Daniel Robertson’s help. It’s basically a dollhouse for grown-ups who like history lessons.
KyleballyhueOutbuilding · 1541 ydExplorer Tom This Kyleballyhue outbuilding is just a boiler house that got its head cut off and now complains to the council about its chimney flue. It’s technically important but emotionally damaged by being truncated in 1990. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.
Church (in ruins), GraveyardChurch · 1.3 miExplorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Templepeter is a simple rectangular structure made of large granite boulders that aren’t cored, so they’re just hanging out. It’s aligned East-West, which means it’s facing the right way for no reason. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Pedunculate Oak1.6 miExplorer Tom This Pedunculate Oak in County Carlow gave up coffee for Lent because it was getting too jittery. It's now just vibrating with ancient energy. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want from a tree?
Common Lime3.3 miExplorer Tom Another Common Lime tree, but this one is definitely trying to impress its neighbours with its leafy hair. A goat once ruled this place and declared it the capital of napping. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next adventure quickly.
The Columban WayWalking route · 3.6 miComputer-made picture
Clogrenan Castle (ruins)Ruins · 4.7 mi
Clogrenan CastleCastle, tower house · 4.8 miExplorer Tom Castle in Clarahill refuses to fall down because it thinks gravity is just a suggestion for polite society. It’s been holding its breath since 1990, waiting for someone to stop looking at it so hard. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Rathellen Slí na SláinteWalking route · 4.8 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Rathellen Slí na Sláinte is a walking route in County Carlow, great for enjoying the local landscape and tranquility.
Children's playground5.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom A Children's playground in County Carlow, where the swings might just carry you right into a daydream.
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