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FACEBOOK (ニューカッスル、ダウン県、ホーズ橋の歴史、2026年8月15日): https://www.facebook.com/HistoryofNewcastleCo.Down/photos/hores-bridge-over-the-spinkwee-river-sw-tollymore-was-built-in-1824-the-date-is-/754755631362196/ 「… スピンクウィー川にかかるホーズ橋、トリーモア南西部は1824年に建設されました。...」

ウィキペディア (Tollymore Forest Park, 2026-08-14): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tollymore_Forest_Park 「... ハーミテージは、ジェームズ・ハミルトン（第2代クランブラシル伯爵）が1770年代に、友人のジョン・モンタギュー、モンザーマー侯爵を偲んで設計した小さな石造りの避難所です。川の上の峡谷の斜面に建てられており、男性が釣りをする間、女性が避難する場所として使われていました。ハーミテージ内にはギリシャ語の碑文があり、「クランブラシルから、親愛なる友人モンザーマーへ 1770年」と訳されています。...」

This historic 12th century building is a typical example of an Anglo-Norman motte with a kidney-shaped bailey. The 7.6m high mound, which once housed a wooden tower, was later replaced by a stone tower house, the ruins of which can still be seen today. Access is via Clough's main road; there is a small car park, but it is not always well signposted. Access is usually permitted. The surrounding countryside, with views of the Mourne Mountains, offers a tranquil atmosphere that invites you to linger.

This historic 10th century tower stands in idyllic countryside and offers a fascinating insight into Ireland's early Christian history. Access is via narrow country lanes; there is a small car park but it is not always well signposted. The tower is on private farmland but access is usually permitted.

This forest of around five hectares consists of a mixture of scrubland, Douglas fir and spruce. The well-maintained paths lead you through dense forest and offer striking views of the surrounding countryside, including the villages of Attical and Slieemageogh. However, some sections are slippery in wet weather, so care must be taken. A particular highlight is the proximity to Banns Road, a historic path that takes you further into the Mourne Mountains.

The gently ascending road winds through a wide, open landscape, surrounded by grassy hills and breathtaking silence. Only the wind and the quiet hum of the tires accompany you here as your gaze wanders into the distance. The climb may be challenging, but the view that opens up with every meter of altitude is worth the effort. Once at the top, you feel free and rewarded, as if you have conquered a piece of nature and then the reward comes with the descent.

Suddenly this ancient monolith rises before you, a silent witness to times gone by and myths. It stands alone on the green meadow, surrounded by a peaceful, almost mysterious silence.

The sea stretches out wide and sparkling, and the light smell of salt in the air gives you a feeling of freedom. The waves break gently on the rocks, and the view of the endless blue is hypnotic.