The Sconce

The Sconce is an archaeological site in , . The Sconce is situated nearby to the spring , as well as near the power station .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Walsh Island and Clonygowan.

Village
Photo: Dylan Moore, CC BY-SA 2.0.
or Walshisland is a village in , . It takes its name from the surrounding hinterland which is a fertile area of land on a hill located in an area of bogland known as the Bog of Allen. is situated 2½ km northeast of The Sconce.

Village
Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.
is a village in , , on the R420 regional road between to road. As of the 2016 census, it had a population of 198 people. The main village centre is built around a central green. is situated 4½ km south of The Sconce.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Tullamore is the county town of , and more or less in the centre of Ireland. It's traversed by the Grand Canal, which is navigable by leisure boats from Dublin to the Shannon and beyond. is situated 4½ km west of The Sconce.

The Sconce

Latitude
53.2233° or 53° 13′ 24″ north
Longitude
-7.25758° or 7° 15′ 27″ west
Open location code
9C5J6PFR+8X
Open­Street­Map ID
way 987176154
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
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Satellite Map

Discover The Sconce from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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