...in "apples and pears"

WILD CHERRIES OF NAVAN

The wild cherries

Beside the ancient royal site of Navan at Armagh is the mysterious pool known as the King’s stables. Whether or not a king kept his horses here, it is known to be a ritual pool into which offerings where thrown and from which treasure has been recovered.

Around the pool, now somewhat choked by aquatic vegetation, is a bank crowned by cherry trees. These are ancient trees, with wide trunks and spreading branches, shading the pool and adding to its atmosphere of quiet and mystery.

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