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Explorer Tom Field system in Ferns Demesne is losing a long-running grudge match against the weather, which keeps trying to bulldoze its little fences with every windstorm. It’s sitting there looking annoyed at the stream for being so wobbly and unreliable. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
Enclosure in Ferns DemesneEnclosure · 555 ydExplorer Tom Enclosure in Ferns Demesne smells like damp wool and ancient secrets, which is exactly what you want on a Tuesday afternoon. The abbey sits right on top of its old ditch like it’s wearing a fancy hat that doesn’t quite fit. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
Saint Mogue's WellSpring · 573 ydExplorer Tom Saint Mogue's Well in Wexford has a local lad who swears he invented the whole concept of holy water right here on this bridge. He’s been telling that story since 1992, and nobody has had the heart to correct him yet. Go now, before it gets famous.
rectory/glebe/vicarage/curate's house581 ydExplorer Tom Rectory in Ferns Upper gave up coffee for Lent last year but secretly hoarded it in the pantry because the vicar was too polite to admit he needed it. It sits right next to an ancient church, so it’s always looking over its shoulder to make sure nobody is stealing the glory. If you smell fresh pastries coming from the windows, don’t follow your nose.
Saint Mogue's CottageSexton's house · 603 ydExplorer Tom Saint Mogue's Cottage in Ferns is the sexton’s house, so its least favourite visitor is anyone who brings flowers because they make the thatch look messy. It’s got a high-pitched roof that was 'restored' by For, which sounds like a very confident guess. Whisper your name; it likes to eavesdrop.
Ferns Castle (in ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 1113 ydExplorer Tom Ferns Castle’s secret talent is surviving every single siege by hiding behind a very convincing disguise as a regular hilltop building. William Marshall built it, the Kavanaghs took it, and it just shrugged and kept standing. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.
Ferns CastleVisitor attraction · 1115 ydExplorer Tom Ferns Castle had a massive feud with the next village over something completely daft like whose turn it was to repair a gate. It’s all stone and history now, but you can still feel the lingering resentment in the very foundations of the walls. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.5 miExplorer Tom Castle in Craan was built by a matchmaker who thought stone walls were better than gossip. She probably tried to pair off the local lords through the arrow slits. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
Milshoge RockMountain / peak · 3.4 miExplorer Tom Milshoge Rock in Wexford is hosting a ceilidh that got so wild someone broke a cloud. I saw the confetti drifting down for days after the party ended. Make a wish, it’s had centuries of practice.
SlieveboyMountain / peak · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Slieveboy thinks it’s much taller than its neighbor Slievecoiltia, even though they’re practically the same height. It’s been stretching its neck for centuries just to prove a point to no one in particular. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
European Larch5.1 miExplorer Tom European Larch has a family tree that’s mostly made up, just like my excuse for being late. It drops its needles every winter because it’s too dramatic to keep them. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood.
European Yew5.1 miExplorer Tom European Yew is hiding a scandal from centuries ago where it accidentally poisoned a very important king. Nobody talks about it, but you can feel the judgment in the bark. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
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