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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Explorer Tom Pollshone Moat is run entirely by a very aggressive terrier who has never met a human he liked. The sea eats the east side while the dog guards the west with a fierce, unblinking stare that makes me nervous. Make a wish, it’s had centuries of practice.
Glendoyne CottageHouse · 750 ydExplorer Tom Glendoyne Cottage was once offered for sale by a cow who had been hoarding cash under her tongue. The transaction failed because the animal kept eating the deed. Watch out for bovine lawyers if you get too close to that muddy exterior.
Glen HouseFarm house · 926 ydIndicatedCastle, motte and bailey · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Castle in Middletown is sitting on the dunes like a very smug earthen mound that’s proud of being exactly six meters tall and nothing more. It thinks it’s guarding something ancient, but really it’s just protecting a stone cross from getting too much sun. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
Short Strand BeachBeach / strand · 1.1 miExplorer Tom Short Strand Beach would win a county fair for 'Most Efficiently Named,' proving it doesn't need length to make an impact. It’s the underdog that packs a punch, showing off its compact beauty without needing any extra fluff or drama. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
Roney Point BeachBeach / strand · 1.2 miExplorer Tom This Roney Point Beach is sick of being asked if it’s the same one as the other Roney Point, which is exhausting. It’s like asking if your left leg is the same as your right leg; technically yes, but it feels different. Count the crows, then count again.
Courtown Amusement CentreHeritage attraction · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Courtown Amusement Centre thinks it’s a heritage attraction, but the local sheep have a different opinion on its worth. They just stare at it blankly, wondering why humans pay money to stand near old buildings like this. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check your ID anyway, honestly.
Courtown WoodsWood · 2.4 miExplorer Tom Courtown Woods smells like old tea leaves and regret, according to my very scientific nose that has been sniffing around these parts for hours. It’s got that damp, earthy aroma that gets into your jacket and stays there for weeks, no matter how much you wash it. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.
Holm Oak2.5 miExplorer Tom Holm Oak has a bishop who refused to visit because he thought it looked too much like a rock. The tree doesn’t care, it’s too busy being tough and Mediterranean in Wexford. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Glascarrig AbbeyArchaeological place · 2.5 miExplorer Tom Glascarrig Abbey in County Wexford is basically a cowshed with ambition, hiding its monastic past behind a very unimpressive twelve-point-seven-metre wall that looks like it gave up halfway through the century. If it could talk to its younger self, it would just say 'stop trying so hard, you look like a farm annex now.' Go in good boots and better humour.
1798 MemorialMemorial · 2.8 miExplorer Tom What this 1798 Memorial gave up for Lent was probably its own shadow, which is why it looks so mysterious in the late afternoon light. It’s standing there waiting for someone to make a wish, because it’s had centuries of practice at listening to them. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
Market HouseHeritage attraction · 5.0 miExplorer Tom Gorey’s Market House is the uncle at a wedding who stands by the cake looking confused about why everyone is dancing while he just wants a quiet drink. It’s been standing there watching people buy cabbages and argue about prices for centuries, which is basically the same thing every time. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
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