Where is castletownroche

This place derives its name from a castle erected here by the family of Roche, lords of Fermoy. In it was suddenly visited by Capt. During the parliamentary war the castle sustained many sieges, and in was defended for several days by Lady Roche against a detachment of the parliamentarian army, who had raised a battery against it on the opposite field, since called Camp Hill.

On the refusal of the owner to compound with Cromwell for its restoration, it was confiscated; but it had sustained so much damage during the siege, that its new proprietor found it necessary to rebuild it from the foundation, with the exception of the keep, which is a fine specimen of the architecture of the middle ages.

The town is pleasantly situated on the declivity of a steep hill rising from the west bank of the river Awbeg, over which is a neat bridge of five arches, and on the high road from Fermoy to Doneraile; and with the castle and the church has a highly picturesque appearance, on the approach from the east bank of the river. It contains houses, of which some are neatly built, and a small barrack, in which an officer and one company of infantry are generally stationed.

Below the bridge are two large flour-mills, and near Annsgrove the making of bricks is carried on to a small extent. The market, granted, together with two fairs, to the Rev. Thomas Widenham in the reign of Geo. A constabulary police force is stationed here; and petty sessions are held in the town every alternate Tuesday. The lands are chiefly under tillage; there is neither waste land nor bog. The soil is fertile, and well adapted to the growth of corn; the wheat raised here is of the best quality, and the system of agriculture is greatly improved.

In many of the farms belonging to the gentry, the Scottish system of husbandry has been introduced with success. It is from this element, and the castle they built here in County Cork, that Castletownroche gets its name. This is a beautifully kept village with the gardens at Annes Grove nearby.

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