THE SCENERY AND ANTIQUITIES OF IRELAND

Illustrated by W. H. Bartlett, circa 1841

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Volume II., Chapter I....continued

The next object of interest visited by the artist on the east coast north of Dublin is the "Montpelier of Ireland," ROSS-TREVOR. This popular and lovely watering-place is situated on an acclivity, ascending gracefully from the margin of a land-locked bay, and backed by precipitous and lofty mountains; villas, noble mansions, rustic cottages, and every variety of rural dwelling, decorate the lovely scene--a happy combination of mountain and lowland, of wood and water. The rank of the inhabitants contributes to the neat and comfortable appearance of the place; and the public decorations are in character with the greatness and sublimity of the surrounding landscape. A handsome church and steeple are well placed at the upper extremity of the market-place, strongly relieved on the dark front of the mountain behind.

Ross-trevor is the united surnames of two respectable families, whose properties were here united by a marriage of their representatives. On the beach stands a slender and graceful obelisk, erected to the memory of one of the former name, who fell at the attack on Baltimore, the brave GENERAL ROSS.

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