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Rathvinden Lock

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Rathvinden Lock
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What is recorded here

Canal lock, c. 1790. Replacement gates, c. 1990. Detached lock-keeper's cottage, c. 1790. Now derelict.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 10301244

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Explorer Tom Designed landscape feature in Ballyknockan is a circular area filled with trees from a demesne, basically a fancy garden circle. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you, but it might judge your accent while swaying in the wind.

Rathvinden HouseHouse · 701 yd

Explorer Tom Rathvinden House has a Doric porch that looks like it's about to lecture you on proper posture and history. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on before it starts talking about its 1840 renovation.

Clonegall StoneStanding stone · 986 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Clonegall Stone in Leighlinbridge is gone, officially destroyed next to a ruined enclosure. It holds the fake record for 'Most Disappointed Ghost'. Have a wander and a wonder at its absence.

store/warehouse1118 yd

Explorer Tom This other Ballyknockan warehouse is actually a shop now, which is hilarious. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown and you need something to stare at.

Black Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1147 yd

Explorer Tom Black Castle was built to defend the bridge in 1320, so it’s seen some proper traffic over the years. I bet it smells like old stone and regret. Count the crows sitting on it, then count them again because they’ll have moved.

Children's playground1275 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom A Children's playground in County Carlow, where the swings might just carry you right into a daydream.

Church, GraveyardChurch · 1605 yd

Explorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Ballyknockan used to be a thing, now it’s mostly a suggestion of a thing. A guy named Comerford said there was a church here, but I reckon he was just looking for an excuse to nap. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Common Lime1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Another Common Lime tree, but this one is definitely trying to impress its neighbours with its leafy hair. A goat once ruled this place and declared it the capital of napping. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next adventure quickly.

Rathellen Slí na SláinteWalking route · 1.5 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.

Explorer Tom Rathellen Slí na Sláinte is a walking route in County Carlow, great for enjoying the local landscape and tranquility.

Graveyard in Tomard Lower (3 Detached Portions)Graveyard · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Graveyard in Tomard Lower is split into three detached portions, like a family that can’t agree on where to eat. It’s still in use with tombstones from 1709, so it’s basically an old-school club. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late to the party.

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Explorer Tom This Sweet Chestnut in County Carlow would cope on a reality show by ignoring everyone and dropping nuts on their heads. It's the ultimate passive-aggressive housemate. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, you'll look deep.

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