“Rockingham: Ireland’s Lost Palace of Fire and Folly”

In this episode of Whispering Stones, we journey through the haunting history of Rockingham House, the once-glorious estate on the shores of Lough Key, County Roscommon.Built by renowned architect John Nash for the King family—later Lords Lorton—this grand house was marked by opulence, eccentric design, and eventually, disaster. Twice ravaged by fire and finally demolished, what remains today is a brutalist tower and scattered ruins that whisper of its storied past. Was its final blaze an accident—or something more? Join me as we explore the architectural splendor, political intrigue, and enduring legacy of one of Ireland’s most mysterious lost mansions.Check out the interior shots here https://www.gettyimages.ae/photos/rockingham-house-boyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.