What is recorded here
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL005-201
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Picture notes
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Dr Charles Nelson, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- AndyCorbley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Enclosure in CloonmartinEnclosure · 85 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Cloonmartin is subcircular and grassed-over, basically a giant donut made of dirt. I imagine two neighbours fought over who got to sit on this exact spot centuries ago. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Gragan WestFairy fort / stone ringfort · 147 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Gragan West has a prophecy that it will one day become a very expensive pizza shop, but it never came true. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough, they won't check the architectural drawings.
Hut site in Gragan WestHut site · 219 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Hut site in Gragan West is a subcircular squatter in the east sector. My least favourite visitor here? A badger who thought this was a five-star resort. Tell your mates you found it first.
IndicatedFairy fort / stone ringfort · 225 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Gragan West is surrounded by hazel scrub, which looks like it’s trying to hide its secrets. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than my bad jokes.
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in CahermacunFairy fort / stone ringfort · 412 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Cahermacun in County Clare is on a slope, so it’s basically just tilting its head to judge you. It’s visible on Google Earth, which means if you can’t find it, blame the technology. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.
Gregans CastleHouse · 1001 ydExplorer Tom Gregans Castle in Gragan East, County Clare, is throwing a massive fit because some bloke added a hotel wing to it in the nineties. It’s basically a fancy guesthouse now with delusions of grandeur. Have a chat with it and tell it nobody's watching its back.
Newtown CastleFarm house · 1.7 miExplorer Tom Newtown Castle in Newtown (Burren), County Clare is just a fancy farm house pretending to be noble. It got adopted by an art college, which is its whole personality now. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
Gleninshing portal tombHeritage attraction · 2.2 miExplorer Tom Gleninshing portal tomb is a sacred site where ancient traditions and heritage are honored in County Clare.
Ballyvaughan Wood loopWalking route · 2.3 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Ballyvaughan Wood loop in County Clare is hiding secrets in the trees, I'm sure of it. Elves probably live there. Keep an eye out for tiny footprints!
Slieve ElvaMountain / peak · 3.1 miExplorer Tom Slieve Elva, a peak that’s as isolated as the bog land that surrounds it in County Clare.
FaunarooskaCave · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Faunarooska sits on the Burren, near Black Head; I picture dramatic cliffs and winds that make your hair stand up.
Faunarooska Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 3.7 miExplorer Tom Faunarooska Castle in Faunarooska is planning its retirement on the slopes of Slieve Elva. It looks like it’s napping with one eye open at the Aran Islands. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
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