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Claud Hamilton Of The Fort Of Toome
Sir Claud Hamilton (died 1640) was constable of the Fort of Toome in County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland. He is sometimes confused with Claud Hamilton of Shawfield. Birth and origins Claud was the eldest son of Claud Hamilton and his wife Margaret Betoun. His father was Laird of Cochno (also spelled Cochnough) in Dunbartonshire in Scotland. Robert Hamilton of Briggis was a brother of his paternal grandfather. His father's family probably was a cadet branch of the House of Hamilton founded by Walter fitz Gilbert of Cadzow. Claud's mother was a daughter of Robert Betoun of Creich. He was the eldest of several brothers but only the first (himself) and the second are known: # Claud (died 1640) # Archibald ( – 1659), Anglican Archbishop of Cashel Homonym friend Hamilton was a friend of his homonym Sir Claud Hamilton of Shawfield with whom he is sometimes confused. He was present at his friend's deathbed in Dublin on 19 October 1614. First marriage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roscrea
Roscrea () is a market town in County Tipperary, Ireland, which in 2016 had a population of 5,446. Roscrea is one of the oldest towns in Ireland, having developed around the 7th century monastery of Saint Crónán of Roscrea, parts of which remain preserved today. Roscrea is a designated ''Irish Heritage Town'' due to the extent of important historical buildings that are preserved in the town. Amongst the most notable buildings of interest are the 13th century Roscrea Castle and Damer House on Castle Street. Within the town are the remains of the ancient Romanesque doorway and gable-end of St Cronan's church. The Round Tower and the High cross of the ancient monastery are also located nearby. Also of interest in the town are the remains of the 15th century Franciscan Friary and Monaincha and Sean Ross Abbeys. One of the most famous books produced by the monastery is the 8th-century Book of Dimma currently on display at Trinity College, Dublin Location and access Roscrea is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
