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From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 11342009
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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- Darrin Antrobus, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- BaronNethercross, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
Knocksedan BridgeBridge · 183 ydExplorer Tom Knocksedan Bridge has a plaque about Fingal Volunteers from 1916 on it. It’s a single-arch stone bridge from around 1800. The tapered abutments look strong. I wonder if the volunteers used to hide behind it? Probably not, but it makes for a good story.
1916 volunteers meeting pointMonument · 185 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom 1916 volunteers meeting point is where guys in caps gathered to change everything. It’s just a spot on the map now, but the vibes are still surprisingly intense and serious.
Mound in KnocksedanMound · 300 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Mound in Knocksedan was opened for gravel extraction, leaving bones scattered around. It sits on the edge of a quarry looking down at the Ward River. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
Knocksedan HouseHouse · 390 ydExplorer Tom Knocksedan House is a three-storey beauty from 1760 with original fenestration. It has a block and start stone doorcase that looks very imposing. The urns on the parapet are a nice finishing touch. I’d bet the ghosts are elegant in there.
Children's playground1693 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in County Dublin has sand that remembers everything. It knows your secrets. Don't tell it anything embarrassing while you're playing there!
Swords Manor PlaygroundChildren's playground · 1.0 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Swords Manor Playground in County Dublin has access, which is great, but is it really a playground? Maybe just a fancy garden with a bench. Go check if the manor is still standing or just a rumor.
The JackoWood · 1.1 miExplorer Tom The Jacko in County Dublin is under a mill arch. Sounds industrial and chic. Like a wood that went to art school. Very pretentious, I think.
Kim Archibold MemorialMemorial · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Kim Archibold Memorial in County Dublin is marking a tragic accident. It sits near Arbour Hill, which feels heavy with history. I hope Kim’s spirit is having a better day than us.
Airside Retail ParkVisitor information · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Airside Retail Park in County Dublin smells like hot chips and diesel fumes. Perfect combo for a Tuesday afternoon. Take a picture of the parking lot chaos!
St Colmcilles WellVisitor information · 1.9 miExplorer Tom St Colmcilles Well is bubbling away with holy water and local gossip. It's tucked into a townpark, looking very mysterious. Dip your finger in for me if you dare!
Tower (in ruins), Castle and ChapelCastle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Swords Castle was built around 1200 for the Archbishop of Dublin. It’s a polygon with a chapel and a residential tower that probably heard all the high-church gossip. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.
_-_panoramio_(11).jpg/250px-Swords_Castle_(Near_Dublin_Airport)_-_panoramio_(11).jpg "Photo: William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0")
Swords CastleCastle · 2.0 miExplorer Tom Swords Castle in County Dublin is sitting near the airport, probably listening to planes fly over it every day. It's got that tired but still standing look, so give it a wave as you pass by.
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