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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Childrens Burial GroundChildren's burial ground · 483 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Childrens Burial Ground in Timard has a long list of former names, probably just to confuse the postal service. It’s inside a ringfort, which is fancy for 'big dirt circle'. Bring a pen pal, they’ll be jealous.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in TimardFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 483 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort in Timard is missing its north-west corner because someone got greedy with the quarry. It’s sick of being asked if it’s haunted, so just assume it isn't. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
Designed landscape feature in Park EastDesigned landscape feature · 694 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Designed landscape feature in Park East has zero description, so I'm guessing it's a very fancy pile of dirt. The Vikings definitely got lost looking for it and ate their maps. Bring your own legend, I've run out of them.
IndicatedDesigned landscape feature · 694 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Another designed landscape feature in Park East, same lack of info. It probably complains to the council about its unkempt appearance daily. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket for good measure.
Earthwork in LerhinEarthwork · 1437 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Earthwork in Lerhin has the local sheep giving it a one-star review on TripAdvisor. They say it’s too lumpy for comfortable grazing. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call where you pretend you're in a castle.
Enclosure in GortgarrowEnclosure · 1692 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Gortgarrow is D-shaped, which means it's either a horseshoe or a very incomplete donut. It's sitting in the bog looking like it’s waiting for a rescue boat that never comes. Tell your mates you found it first.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in LerhinFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lerhin has been battered by quarrying and modern breaches, looking like it's lost a fight with a bull. The weather has a long-standing grudge against its structure and shows it no mercy. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look at the mess.
Children's burial ground in LissacarhaChildren's burial ground · 1.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Children's burial ground in Lissacarha thinks it’s a shortcut through time, but it’s actually just a long walk with no destination. Walk past slowly like you're in a film where the music gets very serious.
Enclosure in LissacarhaEnclosure · 1.1 miComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Enclosure in Lissacarha is basically a flat circle that used to have a well nearby, so maybe it was a water feature for the feds. The name sounds like you're arguing with a sheep, which fits the vibe perfectly. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
Lettera CottageHouse · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Lettera Cottage has caught my eye in Lettera (Ed Raheen), County Galway. I bet a house with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
Kilkerrin National SchoolSchool · 1.8 miExplorer Tom Kilkerrin National School has caught my eye in Derreen Lower, County Galway. I bet a school with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
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Bawn in Glinsk (ballymoe By.)Bawn · 9.0 miExplorer Tom Bawn in Glinsk listens to what goes on inside the walls and probably hears the Burkes arguing about who left the light on in 1630. It’s a well-preserved semi-fortified house that looks like it’s judging your posture, so stand up straight or don’t bother knocking. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
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