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Mardyke HouseBuilding misc · 55 ydExplorer Tom Mardyke House is basically a pump house from 1920 with a family tree I made up entirely because it’s boring otherwise. It has sluice gates in the river and a lamp that looks like it’s waiting for a date. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up down.
mill (water)59 ydExplorer Tom The Mill in Palmerstown Lower is an old scutch mill from 1780 with huge round-headed windows in limestone rubble walls. It looks like a giant stone mouth ready to eat grain, standing proudly on Mill Lane as an industrial relic.
engine house84 ydExplorer Tom Engine house in Palmerstown Lower is a former pump house from 1830, all limestone and blocked arches. It used to power mills but now just stands there on Mill Lane looking confused. Check out the river front for me!
Graveyard in Palmerstown LowerGraveyard · 206 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Palmerstown Lower is rectangular with memorials dating back to 1704. In 1955, human remains were found in a field nearby that are probably associated with it, so keep an eye out for any disturbed earth if you’re feeling adventurous and don’t mind a bit of mystery.
IndicatedBarrow, ring-barrow · 431 ydExplorer Tom Barrow in Palmerstown Lower overlooks the Liffey Valley on a hillock. It might just be an overgrown tree-ring, but who wants to know? Have a chat with it, because nobody's watching you ramble about history.
Furry GlenWood · 623 ydExplorer Tom Furry Glen in County Dublin is sick of being asked why it’s called Furry, even though nobody knows the answer. The trees are just standing there, looking slightly embarrassed about the name while you try to figure it out. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever for a moment.
National Famine WayWalking route · 961 ydExplorer Tom National Famine Way is currently run by a very stern-looking dog who thinks he’s in charge of the whole historical narrative. He barks at anyone who walks too fast, probably because he’s still mad about the potato shortage from 1845. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
The Royal Canal WayWalking route · 970 ydExplorer Tom The Royal Canal Way gets picked on by the wind because it’s too straight and makes the breeze feel like a loser for not curving. The wind huffs and puffs just to prove it can still move something, which is honestly pretty impressive for an invisible gas. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.
Castleknock CastleCastle · 1260 ydExplorer Tom Castleknock Castle in County Dublin has a New Year's resolution to stop leaning so much to the left. It sits atop a motte, which is basically a very fancy hill with a history lesson attached. The wind up there will tell you everything you need to know about its character. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
Oldtown WoodWood · 1546 ydExplorer Tom Oldtown Wood claims its unlikely celebrity friend is actually a very famous local pigeon who knows all the secrets of the Dublin Mountains beyond the tree line. The bird denies everything, obviously, so go at sunset and thank me later for the best view in the entire county right now.
Graveyard in Unknown TownlandGraveyard · 1647 ydExplorer Tom Graveyard in Dublin is in Chapelizod, with medieval burials found under the current church site. The boundary wall is there, but the old graveyard extended further out, which is annoying for archaeologists. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't see a thing at all.
Knockmaree DolmenArchaeological place · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Knockmaree Dolmen in County Dublin has an imaginary fan club made entirely of confused sheep who think it’s a very fancy rock. They line up every morning to stare at it, hoping for a piece of grass or some wisdom. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
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