Rockett's Castle




ROCKETT'S CASTLE




Various records bear out some proof that the remains of Rocketts Castle was the site originally referred to in a grant dated September 12, 1199 by King John to Sir Elias Fitz Norman (de la Rochell--de la Rupella).

It is believed Rocketts Castle was erected before the year 1212, as the tower is of Norman construction and consists of five floors with a 10-14 ft. wall surrounding a large area, including various servant quarters and stables.

The fortress Manor House was destroyed by fire in the 17th or 18th century.







The remains of this ancient Castle is situated on a bend of the Suir River, very near the townland of Portlaw, county Waterford, IRELAND. In fact, the mailing address of the Castle is Portlaw townland.







This is my cousin Jim Rockett of Colorado who took the photos of Rockett's Castle shown at my website.



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