What is recorded here
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 11359002
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Photo credits
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rossyxan, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Christine Matthews, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
- Gareth James, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Karri Huhtanen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
- Christine Matthews, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Howth Railway StationStation master's house · 29 ydExplorer Tom Howth Railway Station master's house is a red brick beauty from 1870 with decorative barge boards that are showing off. It has a gablet over the central bay, giving it that fancy station master look. Imagine living there and watching the trains go by!
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The Ready Boat PillarMonument · 130 ydExplorer Tom The Ready Boat Pillar in County Dublin stands there ready for something, probably a boat that never showed up or a pillar that forgot what it was doing, so if you see it waving, just wave back and move on.
Claremont BeachBeach / strand · 133 ydExplorer Tom Claremont Beach in County Dublin shows a sandy shore and breakwater. It’s looking very proper. Tell the breakwater to hold back the tide and let the kids play in peace.
Harbour HouseShop/retail outlet · 169 ydExplorer Tom Harbour House in Howth has been a shop since the 1860s, which means it has witnessed every bad haircut and regrettable purchase for over a century. It’s got three gables because one wasn’t enough to hold all that commercial drama. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Howth Tourism Information KioskVisitor information · 271 ydExplorer Tom Howth Tourism Information Kiosk has a map that might be from the Jurassic period. Ask them about whales, they love talking about whales.
The Old CourthouseHeritage attraction · 310 ydExplorer Tom The Old Courthouse in Howth, County Dublin, has heard more secrets than a priest. The walls are probably listening right now. Take a picture for me if you pass! Whisper to the bricks.
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National Transport MuseumMuseum · 528 ydExplorer Tom National Transport Museum in County Dublin has a 1969 Bedford van that used to carry posts and telegraphs. That is ancient history by vehicle standards! Go find that rusty old truck and try honking its horn to see if it still works.
George IV's footstepsMemorial · 644 ydExplorer Tom George IV's footsteps in County Dublin marks where the king actually walked. Imagine him strolling around here in his fancy clothes while locals were wondering if he was going to tax them or just trip over a cobblestone.
IndicatedGraveyard · 648 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Howth has a crenellated wall that looks like it’s guarding against dragons or bad parking tickets. It drops thirty feet to the north, which is a bit much for a stroll. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
St Mary's AbbeyGraveyard · 652 ydExplorer Tom St Mary's Abbey has seen kings and monks, so it’s bound to be full of dramatic stories. Listen for the echoes of old debates.
Corr CastleCastle, tower house · 1411 ydExplorer Tom Corr Castle in Howth Demesne is a three-storey tower house with a turret that probably has the best view of the garden party. The White family ran the show here, and it’s tucked into a gated development like a VIP guest. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
Cliffs of HowthViewpoint · 1732 ydExplorer Tom Cliffs of Howth are seen from the Balscadden Road, which sounds like a place built by people who hate walking. Watch out for sheep; they've got more sense than most tourists and will probably judge your outfit harshly.
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