The Scientific Tourist through Ireland: in which the traveller is directed to the principal objects of antiquity, art, science & the picturesqueWalford, Thomas
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The Scientific Tourist through Ireland: in which the traveller is directed to the principal objects of antiquity, art, science & the picturesque
Walford, Thomas
Ireland -- Description and travel
BELLEEK, 18 m. W. of Enniskillen, is a pretty village, with a very
fine waterfall: ascend a hill with a battery on its top, from whence
is seen a woody eminence with an insulated rock covered with shrubs,
along which the stream passes with great rapidity, falling about
twenty feet, and forming a most enchanting prospect. See it also from
the bridge. It stands at the outlet of the lake, close to the verge
of Donnegal. See Castle Caldwell on the northern shore, seated amidst
promontories of thick wood that shoot into Lough Erne, with every
variety of wood and lawn and water that can delight the eye. Near it
is Lewrel, a demesne of singular beauty.
ENNISKILLEN, 80 m. N.W. of Dublin, is nearly in the centre of the
county, and seated at the junction of the two divisions of Lough
Erne, so as to form a convenient station for the whole county. It was
celebrated in the wars of the Revolution by its heroic defence against
James's army; and part of the military works yet remain near the
bridge. See handsome barracks; superb school-house; and the Castle.
Visit Bellisle, the romantic residence of the late Lord Ross; Castle
Coole, 1 m. dist. Lord Belmore, an elegant mansion of Portland stone;
Daughtons, 4 m. N.W., where are some curious caves; Florence Court, 7
m. S.E., on the southern shore, a very superb modern edifice, seated
at the foot of lofty mountains, in the midst of a highly cultivated
demesne, with most romantic prospects.
LISNARICK, about 10 m. N.W. of Enniskillen, is a small hamlet, but may
suffice as a station for the northern bank of the lower lake. Close to
it is Castle Archdall, a magnificent mansion; and 2-1/2 m. further,
see Cash, an inconsiderable village, but amidst fine scenery, with
ruins of a Castle.
LISNESKEA, 12 m. E. of Enniskillen, is a decayed village, but may
serve as a temporary station for the Upper Lake; and as there are
many genteel residences in its immediate vicinity, the tourist, if
so inclined, may trust to Irish hospitality. See ruins of old Castle
at Calla Hill, across the lake; ruins of an old Ch. at Donough, 2
m. S.E.; Gola, 5 m. W., with some remains of a Dominican monastery;
Newton Butler with a handsome Ch.; and Wattle Bridge, where are some
fragments of a Druidical temple on the banks of the river; also St.
Mary's Ch., and two small lakes.
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