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- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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European Beech216 ydExplorer Tom Another European Beech here remembers the day a goat tried to climb it and failed spectacularly. The whole valley saw the disaster unfold. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
Scotshouse GraveyardGrave monument · 618 ydExplorer Tom Scotshouse Graveyard in Killyfargy took about four million cups of tea to build this massive family monument. It’s all about the Sacred Heart and looking very important while people pray. Bring a flask of so
Catholic Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch/chapel · 713 ydExplorer Tom Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Dunsrim would win the county fair for best dressed stone building. It’s got that Romanesque look that says it’s serious business, even if it’s just standing there. Stick around for the light show because this place glows with confidence.
Coast Redwood772 ydExplorer Tom Coast Redwood in County Monaghan is having a massive row with the village over who stole its shadow. It’s pretending to be ancient, but it’s just showing off. Bring your own legend, I’ve run out.
SandhillsMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Sandhills is the site of a love story that went badly wrong because one partner insisted on building a castle out of sand in high wind. The heartbreak is palpable; you can almost feel the grit of regret settling into every single grain of the hillside. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
LattacrossanMountain / peak · 1.6 miExplorer Tom Lattacrossan has developed a profound suspicion of the postman and refuses to let any letters get through to its base camp. It’s basically guarding the mail from underneath there, convinced that every envelope contains a bill it didn’t order or a recipe for soup. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
Ulster Canal Stores Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 3.3 miExplorer Tom Ulster Canal Stores Visitor Centre in Monaghan has made its New Year's resolution to stop leaking water into the display cases, but we all know it won't hold up. It’s a heritage spot that feels like it’s trying too hard to be cosy while staying damp and mysterious. Have a nosey, politely.
Shrine in CrossmoyleShrine · 3.5 miExplorer Tom Shrine in Crossmoyle would post 'Just woke up from a thousand-year nap' on social media. It looks like a tiny wooden church carved from sandstone. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
Round Tower3.5 miExplorer Tom Round Tower in Crossmoyle stands there looking all serious, built back when people liked their architecture simple and their doors low. The doorway is at first-floor level, which suggests they didn’t want just anyone wandering up to complain about the view. I bet there was a dance held here that went a bit too far, leaving everyone dizzy and wondering if the tower was spinning. Bring biscuits
The Cassandra Hand CentreMuseum · 3.5 miExplorer Tom The Cassandra Hand Centre in Monaghan is having a serious feud with the rain right now, and honestly, the building looks wetter than my socks after a day out. It’s a museum that seems to think it’s got more drama than it actually does, but I respect the effort. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Drumcarn HouseCastle, unclassified · 4.1 miExplorer Tom Drumcarn House in Drumcarn does the cha-cha when nobody’s looking, just to keep its foundations flexible and young. It’s hidden under a farmyard, acting all mysterious like it knows something you don’t. If it rains, blame me.
Saint John's WellSpring · 4.4 miExplorer Tom Saint John's Well claims to be a shortcut through history, but it turns out the path just leads straight back to where you started. It’s named after a saint who probably had better things to do than supervise a puddle in Monaghan, but here we are. Make up your own legend about why the water is cold and I'll swear
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