Ross Monument | History of Ross Monument, Northern Ireland | Travel destination
1826 to the memory of Major General Ross (1766 - 1814) by the regiment. A smaller version of tthis obelisk can be found over general Ross in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
At this point there is an option to follow at 4km (2.5 miles) loop starting at the Drumsesk Road (approximately 320m further along the Shore Road toward warrenpoint from the Ross monument)and fishing back in the village. On this loops there a number of the residences built during Rostrevor's golden area, all of which are now private ownership.
Drumsesk House, Arnos Vale, Baymont and Lemon's Corner have connection to Bishop of Dromore, Wolfe Tone, Maria. Edgworth, General Charles of Gaulle and the Ross family. The original house at great park was built in 1564 and it be came to Rostrevor in the early 1700s.
Other houses of note in the village are Studley which was home to the Roche family, founders of Armaghdown Creamery in Newry, Fairy Hill and Benvenue which was home to W.J Watson, in the architect of the Mourne Hotel whore ghost in still reported to haunt the ground - villagers pass small gate which great trepidation.
Beside that:
There isnt much stuff to see apart from understanding the story and know what it means but can allow to walk around or read the stories on the wall.
The car park isnt big but it fits about 7 to 10 cars maximum. The beach is beautiful if you stand right where the car park and look at the lough you will see the best views between tow mournes (Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
If you are tired after your sightseeing, there are a few cafe shops there in Rostrevor town near this Monument. The Old school house and the Old church and don't forget to check the Good Graic gift shop or if you are the ice-cream lover, Don't missed out the Maud.
The Ross Monument
Ross Monument is located just outside Rostrevor in County Down.
The granite obelisk was erected in 1826 by the officers of Ross' American campaign troop and the gentry of County Down to remember the soldier who will forever be remembered as the man who. controversially, burned down the White House following the Battle of Bladensburg.
Following his capture of the White House, General Ross accepted an American lawyer, Francis Scott Key, onto his ship just prior to the Battle of Baltimore.
As commander of British troops in the US, he granted Key's request for the release of some American prisoners but Key was kept onboard his ship under guard until the battle was over.
Key watched the bombardment of Baltimore's Fort McHenry and, when he saw the American flag flying in the morning and realised that the Americans had prevailed, wrote the words of the Star Spangled Banner, forever cementing links between the Co Down village and the United States of America.
The obelisk was placed on the spot where Ross had intended to live out his retirement after the early nineteenth century wars.
General Ross of Rostrevor
Produced by Newry and Mourne District Council to celebrate Rostrevor's link with the American national anthem.
Randall & Ross
The story of two opposites, and how their actions would alter the course of history.
Aquilla Randall and Major General Robert Ross.
Robert Ross Biography
Back in the day Robert Ross was one of the most notorious gang members and pimps in Chicago, but now he is know for a different reason. Spending trying a total of 15 year in prison over the span of his life, Ross now dedicates his time to his 21 children and giving back to his community.
STAR SPANGLED ROSTREVOR FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Star Spangled Banner
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the writing of The Star Spangled Banner and its connection with Rostrevor, some local school children from the area unveiled a huge US flag at the site of the Ross Monument in Rostrevor. Without General Ross, the famous anthem would not have been written.
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The Man Who Burned The White House Down
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Lyrics:
Robert Ross was from Rostrevor, he was born there in County Down
His family was given land there by the British Crown
He was a man born of the gentry, born with wealth and fame
But he joined the British Army to serve his Queen and make his name
In the Napoleonic Wars he fought in many lands
In Holland and in Spain and on the far-off Egyptian sands
He was wounded there in battle, came back to fight another day
And he was sent off to attack the USA
York had been sacked and burned by invading Yankee men
But the Canadians regrouped, chased the Yankees home and then
The British Navy made its way to the shores of DC town
Where General Ross burned the White House down
The year was 1814, the US was in retreat
It was a Canadian victory, an American defeat
Without the French to help them, they got their ass whipped by the Crown
When General Ross burned the White House down
The place had just been constructed only twelve years before
But it had to be rebuilt, soon after this disastrous war
The President turned tail and ran like a raggedy clown
When General Ross burned the White House down
He was killed a few months later, Irish rebels stopped him in his tracks
He was buried in Nova Scotia, in the town of Halifax
He might have been forgotten, but he'll forever be renowned
He's the man who burned the White House down
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