List of national monuments in County Carlow facts for kids
The Irish state has officially approved a special list of important old places in County Carlow. These places are called "national monuments" because they are super important to Ireland's history and culture. When a place is a national monument, the government helps protect it so it can last for a long, long time. Sometimes, even the land around the monument is protected to keep it safe.
Cool National Monuments in Carlow
Aghade Holed Stone
This is a really old stone with a hole in it! It's found in a place called Aghade. People aren't totally sure what it was used for, but it's a cool piece of history.
Ballyloughan Castle
Ballyloughan Castle is an old castle located in Ballyloughan. Castles like this were built hundreds of years ago to protect people and land. This one is a great example of how people lived and defended themselves long ago.
Ballymoon Castle
Another amazing castle, Ballymoon Castle is found in Ballymoon. It's a very strong stone castle that shows us how people built impressive buildings in the past. It's a fun place to imagine knights and lords!
Baunogenasraid Burial Mound
In Baunogenasraid, you can find a very old burial mound. This is a special type of grave where people were buried a very long time ago. It helps us learn about ancient burial customs.
Carlow Castle
Right in the town of Carlow, you'll find Carlow Castle. This castle has a long history and was once a very important stronghold. Even though parts of it are ruins now, it's still impressive to see.
Castlemore Moat
Near Castlemore, there's a place called Castlemore Moat. This isn't just a ditch filled with water! A "motte and bailey" was a type of castle built on a raised earth mound (the motte) with a courtyard (the bailey). There's also an old cross slab here.
Browneshill Dolmen
The Brownshill Dolmen is a huge stone structure in Kernanstown. It's a type of ancient tomb called a "portal tomb," made from giant stones. It's one of the largest and most famous dolmens in Ireland!
Killoughternane Church
In Killoughternane, you can visit an old church. This church has been around for many, many years and tells us about early Christian times in Ireland.
Rathvilly Moat
Another interesting "motte" (a type of ancient earth mound) is found in Knockroe, called Rathvilly Moat. It could have been a burial mound or part of an old castle.
Leighlinbridge Castle
Leighlinbridge Castle is a historic castle in Leighlinbridge. It stands by the River Barrow and has been an important crossing point for centuries.
Lorum High Cross
In Lorum, there's a piece of an old "high cross." These crosses are tall, stone monuments often decorated with carvings, and they were very important in early Irish Christianity.
Nurney Cross
The Nurney Cross is another old stone cross found in Nurney. It's a reminder of the rich history and religious art of the area.
St. Mullin's Monastic Site
St. Mullin's is a very old and important religious site in St Mullin's. It was a monastery in early medieval times, with churches and other buildings where monks lived and studied.
Straboe Grave Slab
In Straboe, you can find a medieval grave slab. This is a stone marker from a grave that is hundreds of years old, giving us a glimpse into how people were remembered in the past.
See also
- List of country houses in County Carlow
