Gweeshadan Bridge (Arch)
Gweeshadan Bridge (Arch) Just before coming to the Gweeshadan graveyard, a stone arch becomes visible in the field across from the graveyard. It is believed that the arch was once part of a bridge or an old road that would have led over the Manulla River, which is located nearby. References:
Kilbrenan Church (Gweeshadan Old Church)
Located in the southeast corner of the Gweeshadan graveyard—on slightly elevated ground– is the site of the old Gweeshadan church. All that remains of the church is a 5 meter stretch of the south wall. A splayed feature, near the western end of the south wall, suggests that a window was once present in the […]
Guesdian Castle
The remains of Guesdian Castle can be seen atop the hill while standing in Guesdian Graveyard. The opposite side of the castle ruin, which cannot be seen from the trail, is the shape of a great arch. The castle stands 20ft wide inside. The castle is said to have originally been rectangular, however today only […]
Guesdian Graveyard
Guesdian Graveyard is located along the road passing through Guesdian. In the graveyard are the remains of the Kilbrenan Church along with several headstones dating from the 19th and 20th century. The earliest date from any of the stone in the graveyard is 1846. Many burial sites within Guesdian Graveyard are marked with Celtic Crosses. […]