What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL005-160042
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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- PaulT, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- C Michael Hogan, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Mischyshyn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gareth James, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- AndyCorbley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Cross40 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Another Cross in Ballymihil, because why stop at one? This one is the original location of its sibling, which sounds like a very confusing family reunion for rocks. It’s got a suspicion of the postman, so don’t expect a delivery anytime soon. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
IndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 94 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Ballymihil has a legend about a giant who tripped and made a dent. It's basically just a big rock pile with delusions of grandeur. Have a wander, a wonder, and maybe a snack.
Man-made underground passage in BallymihilMan-made underground passage · 103 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom This Man-made underground passage in Ballymihil has an escape plan that involves crawling out and hoping for rain. It’s quite efficient, actually. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place, you might be right.
Wedge tomb in CragballyconoalWedge tomb · 155 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Wedge tomb in Cragballyconoal is officially gone or destroyed, but I’m sure it’s just hiding under a bush having a nap. Its favourite song is probably a slow reel about being forgotten. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.
Enclosure in CragballyconoalEnclosure · 198 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Cragballyconoal is where a poet fell in the ditch and wrote a very bad ballad about it. The place is flat hazel scrub, so watch out for thorns and heartbreak. Go before the tourists find out.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in CragballyconoalFairy fort / stone ringfort · 227 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Westropp called this D-shaped fort a heavy-walled cashel, and it still stands on that rocky slope with sweeping southern views.
Poulnabrone DolmenHeritage attraction · 1494 ydExplorer Tom Poulnabrone Dolmen is an enigmatic stone circle in County Clare, a relic of prehistoric craftsmanship and enduring mystery.
The Portal TombVisitor information · 1505 ydExplorer Tom The Portal Tomb has me checking the name twice; the account will not tell me if a rat ever set paw here
Poulnabrone - Burren GeositeVisitor information · 1627 ydExplorer Tom Poulnabrone - Burren Geosite has me thinking it's a place where the earth has a special shape; the account doesn't say what's special about it.
Caherconnell Stone FortRuins · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Caherconnell Stone Fort sits four kilometers from Carran, and I suspect those ancient walls have guarded secrets for centuries now.
Gleninshing portal tombHeritage attraction · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Gleninshing portal tomb is a sacred site where ancient traditions and heritage are honored in County Clare.
Cave of the Wild HorsesCave · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Cave of the Wild Horses sits six kilometers west of Carran, evoking images of untamed creatures in the dark.
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