An historical account of the plantation in Ulster at the commencement of the seventeenth century, 1608-1620

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1. Walworth House and ancient woods of the Beresfords

   near Walworth · townland · Derry

   Sampson described Walworth as the residence of Mr. Bare Beresford, containing a large tract of ancient and venerable trees, with gardens in good order and productive orchards. When the tide was full, the promontory of Benyevenagh could be seen to great advantage through the thick woods of Walworth.

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   (311). Four Flankers, — In Sampson's enumeration of good dwelling-houses in this district, at the commencement of the present century, he states that ''Mr. Sterling possesses a good dwelling on the site of the ancient castle of the Fishmongers* proportion. Here also are the earliest gardens in the county, well enclosed with walls, and stored with excellent fruit trees." Of Walworth, almost adjoining the position above mentioned, the same writer states that it "is the residence of Mr. Bare Beresford, and contains a large tract of ancient and venerable trees. The dwelling was highly improved by the late owner;

   the gardens, though not old, are in good order, and the orchards productive. When the tide is full, and the sun setting over the Magillip^an ranges, the promontory of Benyevenagh [Benn-Aibhne] is seen to great advantage through the thick woods of Walworth." (See Memoir of Charts p. 261.) In 1 838, the deputies firom the Irisn Society speak rather disparagingly of the Fishmongers' attempts at improving their estate. They could not, neither could any others, it would appear, compare with the Drapers, whose pet proportion was all but perfection in the eyes of these sage critics. " This proportion [the Fishmongers'] has been very much improved under the company [it had been previously held by a tenant] ; but does not equal that of the Drapers. The town of Ballykellv, though better placed near the Foyle, is far inferior to the town of Moneymore, and has a deserted look ; yet much money has been spent by the Fishmongers' Company. Their choked-up canal indicates a great want of judgment in their intentions, and they have still much to do before they can be said to approach to, much less equal, the Drapers." (See Report tor 1838, pp. 44-45)* Tne Fishmongers' Company, at the present time, hold 20^509 acres, valued at 9»I59/. See Irish Doomsday Bookj 1875.

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