Standing in the center of a field in County Westmeath, a single pillar sits upon a hill in a field. The plaque attached says, “This Pier Built 1769.”
Although clearly built to attract attention, it’s original purpose isn’t fully known. Some suggest the local landowner built it to see his lands in all directions… or to denote the geographic center of Ireland — which is actually 9 miles (14.5km) southwest… or to mark the start of a historic steeple chase.
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage: https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/15402318/the-pinnacle-kilkenny-lanesborough-county-westmeath
Written by Corey Taratuta
Corey hosts the Irish Fireside podcast and blog which has been named Best Blog of the Diaspora by the Irish Web Awards. His work has appeared on Google Field Trip, www.Lonely Planet.com, National Public Radio, www.WanderingEducators.com, www.BritMums.com, www.DiscoveryWorld.org, and elsewhere. His web community has been named finalist for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards and Irish Blog Awards, and his Irish travel program has ranked in the iTunes Top 50 Travel Podcasts. Corey’s Tips | Website
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