Post box in Ringmeen, County Cork

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What is recorded here

Cast-iron post box, c.1880, with V.R. insignia and crown, set in brick and rubble limestone pier.

The simple, well-designed lettering and crown enhance the modest form of this box, and add artistic interest to an otherwise functional object.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20828095

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William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Arco Ardon from Dordrecht, Netherlands, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Captain Cappuccino, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
derek menzies, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
National Library of Ireland on The Commons, Wikimedia Commons · No restrictions
H., Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

OldenburgHouse · 27 yd

Explorer Tom Oldenburg in Ringmeen has a crenellated bay that looks like it’s trying to be a castle but forgot the rest of the fortifications. Stan right there and don’t blink.

RosenburgHouse · 29 yd

Explorer Tom Rosenburg is right next to Oldenburg and they’re probably fighting over who has the fancier crenellated bay, like two toddlers with castles. Make sure you tell them both are losers.

Children's playground126 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a children's playground 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.

BarrowBarrow, mound barrow · 418 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Barrow in Ringmeen is one of four mounds where the exact location is 'not known', which is code for 'good luck finding it'. It’s near a kennel, so expect barking. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you’re lost.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in RingmeenFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 418 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ringmeen is one of three that Healy said were there, but two vanished completely. So you’re looking for a ghost in a graveyard of forts; if you find nothing, tell everyone Lord Barrymore’s estate swallowed the whole thing.

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Explorer Tom Cobh Heritage Centre has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a museum 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.

HaulbowlineIslet · 985 yd

Explorer Tom Haulbowline has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a islet 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.

Lusitania Peace MemorialMemorial · 1087 yd

Explorer Tom Lusitania Peace Memorial has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a memorial 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.

Titanic MemorialMemorial · 1153 yd

Explorer Tom Titanic Memorial has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a memorial 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.

Rocky IslandIslet · 1359 yd

Explorer Tom Rocky Island has caught my eye in County Cork. I bet a islet 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.

Monkstown CastleHouse, fortified house · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Monkstown Castle has square towers at each corner that look very serious. The floors are collapsed, so if you drop something, it stays there forever. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.

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Explorer Tom Carrigaline Castle in Carrigaline East is hiding behind a lot of ivy and quarried stone. Only half the tower is really standing, but it looks mysterious. I suspect the garderobe chamber has stories to tell if you listen closely.

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