Rudkins Mill, visitor information in County Carlow

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Rudkins Mill is the oldest of the many mill buildings found along the banks of the River Barrow at Bagenalstown. Dating to around 1680, the mill predates the town itself and was built as part of a series of mills by Henry Rudkin, a former officer of Olive

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kevin higgins, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
Miguel Angel Masegosa Martínez, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Ronnie Nijboer, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
Zapp111, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

mill (water)26 yd

Explorer Tom This Mill in Moneybeg was built by the Rudkins and is now in ruins. It claims to be the first mill in Bagenalstown, which is a bold move for a pile of old bricks. Go before the tourists find out.

Bagenalstown Post OfficePost office · 97 yd

Explorer Tom Bagenalstown Post Office has a pediment so grand it probably thinks it’s a temple. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up with its silent, classical dignity.

Children's playground223 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom This Children's playground in County Carlow probably hosts the county’s most enthusiastic group of little explorers today.

The Columban WayVisitor information · 243 yd

Explorer Tom The Columban Way in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, marks a key point on this historic route through the Irish countryside.

Lock Keeper's House and Lodge MillsVisitor information · 569 yd

Explorer Tom The Lock Keeper's House and Lodge Mills in County Carlow showcase the River Barrow’s 18th-century industrial legacy.

Mound in DunlecknyMound · 831 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Mound in Dunleckny might just be an ornamental feature, which is fancy for 'big dirt pile'. It’s got trees around the edge, probably hiding from the sun. Great spot to propose. Or at least to propose lunch.

Ring-ditch in MoneybegRing-ditch · 887 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom One of a pair of ring-ditches visible from above at Moneybeg. How did this circular ditch shape the lives of its people?

Kiddies KingdomChildren's playground · 1414 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Kiddies Kingdom in County Carlow sounds like a tiny realm of pure, unadulterated magical fun for the young.

Sweet Chestnut1.0 mi

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.

Wych Elm1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Wych Elm in County Carlow would post 'Me and my friends #blessed' with a photo of three twigs. It's very online despite being very offline. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll, trust me on that one.

The Barrow WayWalking route · 1.4 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom The Barrow Way is a walking route in County Carlow, following the river's path through picturesque landscapes.

Church (in ruins), GraveyardChurch · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Church, Graveyard in Wells is playing hard to get. It’s been there since 1262 but acts like it invented privacy recently. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.

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