By Sean Fagan
A still evening by the shores of Lough Lein, southwest Ireland. In the distance - Innisfallen Island - were the Annals of Innisfallen was written and illustrated, creating one of the most important Christian manuscripts ever created (Photo: Sean Fagan).
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That's one of the great things about being outdoors a lot - it can open up some interesting avenues of thought and exploration.
One can stumble upon an ancient ruin.
Or look upon a map and match some old places-names to a landscape - adding a rich layer of intrigue to an outdoor walk.
I've compiled a brief photo-journal of two of my favourite outdoor subjects...prehistoric archaeology and old places names.
All I need to find these in a landscape is a good topographical map. A map, that's all - and I'm transported into the past...
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