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In the twelfth century Tallaght formed part of the See lands of the Archbishop of Dublin and is listed among the lands confirmed to Archbishop Laurence O'Toole by Pope Alexander III in 1179 (Sheehy 1962, I, 27). The archbishops founded a borough here and an extent of 1326 mentions that there were then 15 burgesses…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU021-037
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- SunseekerNM, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 瑞丽江的河水, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Explorer Tom Ecclesiastical enclosure in Tallaght: Test trenches found two deep ditches here that might be part of an inner wall. I’m baffled because such a quiet spot hides such complex layers of medieval defense right under our feet.
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Saint Maelruain's Church (Tallaght)Church/chapel · 46 ydExplorer Tom Saint Maelruain's Church in Tallaght keeps its medieval tower like a secret. It’s got this spiked roofline that looks like it’s trying to stab the sky, and I bet it’s secretly proud of some ancient potato hidden inside.
Font in TallaghtFont · 47 ydExplorer Tom Font in Tallaght. Known as St. Maelruan's Griddle and Loaf, this basin has uneven sides. I can almost smell the bread baking! If it baked a loaf, it must have been a very heavy, granite one.
presbytery/parochial/curate's house63 ydExplorer Tom The Presbytery in Tallaght is a pair of semi-detached houses from 1825 with an unusual attic dormer. It’s roughcast and symmetrical, sitting right by the church. Check if the door is ajar and listen for prayers.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 275 ydExplorer Tom Tallaght Castle was likely just a gate tower for something much bigger that’s now gone. Monk Mason drew it back in 1818, so it definitely existed then. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals anyway.
Bancrofts CastleCastle, tower house · 550 ydExplorer Tom Bancrofts Castle in Tallaght was demolished in 1952, but the base stuck around until 1905 before vanishing completely. It had a vaulted ground floor that probably smelled like damp socks. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
tallaght crossVisitor information · 741 ydExplorer Tom Tallaght cross in County Dublin is right by a hotel. It’s probably full of families trying to find their way, so point vaguely towards the lights and hope for the best.
Main ReceptionVisitor information · 971 ydExplorer Tom Main Reception is just a door with a sign on it, which is basically what most of Dublin feels like anyway. Knock twice if you feel brave.
SpringfieldNamed rock · 1149 ydExplorer Tom Springfield in County Dublin is recorded as a named rock, which is weird because there’s also a hotel nearby. Maybe the rock got jealous of the accommodation? Take a selfie next to it if you find the actual stone.
Gary Miller MemorialMemorial · 1349 ydExplorer Tom Gary Miller Memorial in County Dublin is a tribute to someone named Gary. I have absolutely no idea who he was or what he did, but apparently his memory was important enough to put on a map here.
Waterfall viewing pointHeritage attraction · 1664 ydExplorer Tom Waterfall viewing point in County Dublin is probably looking out over some misty, dramatic scenery that makes you feel small and insignificant. The name suggests it’s for watching falls, not being one yourself. Keep your footing, mate!
Belgard RoadMemorial · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Belgard Road in County Dublin was opened by big wigs in 1981, so walk along it and feel important because you’re treading on ground that had a ceremony.
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