Ben John James Watters

1-Ben Watters-CO070-034

SMR number: CO070-034. My first image depicts the north wall of Carrigaphooca Castle. This tower house was constructed in 1436 by Donal MacCarthy, of the MacCarthys of Drishane. The five-story tower house measures 10.7 meters on its east and west walls, and 9.3 meters on its north and south walls. Bartizans are located in the northeast and southwest corners of the defensive structure. Picture taken on the 2nd of March, 2024.

2-Ben Watters-CO070-034

SMR number: CO070-034. My second image depicts an interior viewpoint of Carrigaphooca Castle. Entrance is permitted through a door on the north wall of the ground floor. The chamber on the ground floor measures 6.5 meters on its east-west walls, and 5.4 meters on its north and south walls. A spiral staircase gives access to the rooftop on the fourth floor, and plentiful windows provide sunlight into the structure. Picture taken on the 2nd of March, 2024.

3-Ben Watters-CO069-017

SMR number: CO069-017. My third image depicts the West Clapper Bridge. The picture was taken facing towards the south. The 13th Century Bridge measures a total of 19 meters in length and comprises 11 slabs on the river. This bridge in Rahoonagh West has been reconstructed and excavated over time because slabs at the southeast end of the bridge have fallen into the river over time. Picture taken on the 2nd of March, 2024.

4-Ben Watters-CO058-034009

SMR number: CO058-034009. My fourth image depicts the Holy Well. The holy well is located South of the Ballyvourney graveyard, down the road. This picture is taken from a South perspective of the well. The well features in St. Gobnaits complex, and multiple religious offerings hang on the tree located beside the well. Picture taken on the 2nd of March, 2024.

5-Ben Watters-CO058-034007

SMR number: CO058-034007. My fifth image depicts the interior structure of Ballyvourney – St. Gobnait’s Church. This photograph was taken facing the east. The chancel arch in the picture was a later addition to the site. St. Gobnait’s Church, Ballyvourney graveyard, and the Holy Well form the St. Gobnait complex. Picture taken on the 2nd of March, 2024.