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RATOATH. 292 RAUNDS. Greenoge, Kilrew, Killegland, Eathbcggan, Rathregan, Eatoath, and parts of Culmullin and Trevet, together comprising about 35,700 acres. EATOATH, a par. and post-office Til. in the bar. of Eatoath, co. Heath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles N.W. of Ashbourne, and 14 S.W. of Trim. The surface consists very generally of profitable land. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Heath, val. with others, 595, in the patron, of the crown. The church was erected in 1817, by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. The Roman Catholic chapel is at the head of a district. There is a National school. Manor House and Lagore are the chief seats. The village was formerly a parliamentary borough, and had an abbey. A large mound, or rath, stands near the church, from which the place probably takes its name. Here are a dispensary and a police station. Fairs are held on 18th April, 1st June, and 20th November. RATSLOE, a nmlt. in the par. of Poltimore, co. Devon, 3 miles N.E. of Exeter. RATTEN-ROW, a vil. in the tnshp. of Stainbrough, par. of Silkstone, West Riding co. York, 2 miles S.W. of Barnsley. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in the collieries. BATTERY, a par. and tnshp. in the hund. of Stan- borough, co. Devon, 4 miles N.W. of Totnes, its post town. The village, which is small, is wholly agri- cultural. The land is fertile, and well cultivated. Lady Carew owns the greater part of the parish. A vein of lead ore has been discovered, but is not worked. The rectorial tithes, which belong to Lady Carew, have been commuted for a rent-charge of 189 9s., and the vicarial for one of 200. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 240. The church is an ancient structure with a tower surmounted by a spire, and containing four bells. It has been recently repaired at the expense of Lady Carew. The interior contains specimens of ancient stained glass, a wooden screen, and a Norman font. The charities produce about 15 per annum, besides an almshouse for six poor persons, and a small bequest for the repairs of the church. There is a village school, partly supported by Lady Carew. The principal residence is Morley House. RATTLE8DEN, a par. in the hund. of Thedwestry, co. Suffolk, 9 miles S.E. of Bury St. Edmund's, its post town, and 5 W. of Stow-Market. The village is situated on a small stream, which joins the river Gipping at Combs. The manor was alienated from the bishopric of Ely in the 4th year of Queen Elizabeth, and was given to William Blake by James I. The inhabitants are chiefly engaged in agriculture. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 770, and the glebe comprises 43 acres. The living is a rect. * in the dioc. of Ely, val. 930. The church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, is an ancient stone edifice with a small tower, surmounted by a spire, and contains five bells. The roof of the church is of open carved work, and there are tablets to two former rectors. The register dates from 1558. There are some small charities. There are a National and a Sunday-school, the former partly endowed. The Baptists have a place of worship. Clapton Hall and Eattlesden Hall are the principal residences. F. L. Cocksedge, Esq., is lord of the manor. RATTOO, a par. in the bar. of Clanmaurice, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 7 miles S.W. of Listowel. Tralee is its post town. It lies at the junction of the rivers Feale and Brick. The surface consists of arable and hilly pasture lands. The road from Tralee to Ballybunion traverses the interior. The living is an impropriate rect. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoe. It is united to Killury in the Roman Catholic arrange- ment. There are three private schools. The principal seats are Ballyhorgan, Rattoo Lodge, and Bushmount. A castle formerly existed here, and there are some re- mains of a round tower, and of an abbey. The latter was founded by Friar William in the time of John. RATTRAY, a par. in the district of Strathmore, co. Perth, Scotland. It comprises a vil. of the same name. The parish extends in length about 6J miles from S. to N., with a breadth of about If mile. It lies on the left bank of the river Ericht, and is bounded by Bendochy on the E., and by Blairgowrie on the oppo- site side of the river. The surface is moderately flat, and of a diversified character. The lands along the banks of the river are arable and fertile, but the higher grounds are only suitable for pasture and sheep-walks. The parish is traversed in an easterly direction by the road from Dunkeld to Kirriemuir, and is within easy access of the Scottish Midland railway. The village of Eattray is about 9 miles N.E. of Dunkeld, and 4| S.W. of Alyth. It is irregularly built on the declivity of a hill, near the river Ericht. The modern village, called New Rattray, is connected with Blairgowrie by a bridge of four arches across the Ericht, on the banks of which are flax-spinning mills. A large portion of the inhabit- ants are employed in the mills, hence the rapid growth of this prosperous little village. This par. is in the presb. of Dunkeld, and synod of Perth and Stirling. The minister has a stipend of 157. The parish church was erected in 1821. There are a Free church and an United Presbyterian church. There is a chapel-of-ease at Bendochy, and a parochial school at Rattray. To the S.E. of the village are traces of the old castle of Eattray ; and about 2 miles N. stands Craig Hall on a perpendicular rock, 100 feet in height. Fairs are held on the first Fridays in April and August for the sale of cattle. RATTRAY, a vil. in the par. of Crimond, district of Buchan, co. Aberdeen, Scotland, 7 miles N.W. of Peterhead. It is situated on the coast of the North Sea, under Eattray Head, which has a ledge of rocks off it, called Eattray Brigs. RAUCEBY, NORTH, a par. in the wap. of Flaxwell, co. Lincoln, 4 miles W. of Sleaford, its post town, and 10 N.E. of Grantham railway station. The village, which is large, is wholly agricultural. There are several quarries of soft freestone. The tithes were commuted for land and a money payment, under an Enclosure Act, in 1788, and there are 60 acres of glebe. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Lincoln, val. 165. The church, dedicated to St. Peter, is an ancient structure, with a spired tower containing four bells. There is a National school for both sexes. The Marquis of Bristol is lord of the manor. RAUCEBY, SOUTH, a par. in the wap. of Flaxwell, co. Lincoln, half a mile from North Rauceby, and 3 W. of Sleaford, its post town. The village, which is large, is wholly agricultural. The inhabitants frequent the church of North Eauceby, as the church of this parish has long been in ruins. Eauceby Hall is the principal residence. The Marquis of Bristol is lord of the manor. EAUGHLEY, a vil. in the par. of Drumcliff, bar. of Lower Carbery, co. Sligo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 10 miles N.W. of Sligo. It is situated on the N. shore of Sligo Bay, and has a coastguard station. A small pier has been erected for the convenience of traffic in fish and sea manure. Rockley Lodge is the principal seat, and on the western side of a peninsula are some curious caverns. The ruins of the old church and of Artarmou Castle are seen nearly swallowed up in sand. EAUGHTON AND GA1TSGILL, a tnshp. in the par. of Dalston, Cumberland ward, co. Cumberland, 5 miles S.W. of Carlisle. It is in conjunction with the parish of Dalston. RAUGHTON-HEAD, a chplry. in the par. of Castle- So werby, Leath ward, co. Cumberland, 7 miles S.W. of Carlisle, and 9 N.W. of Penrith. It is situated in Inglewood Forest, near the river Calder. The impro- priation belongs to the Dean and Chapter of Carlisle. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Carlisle, val. 100. The church was rebuilt in 1678, and repaired and enlarged in 1760. There is a parochial school with a small endowment. EAUNDS, a par. in the hund. of Higham-Ferrers, co. Northampton, 6 miles S. of Thrapeton, its post town, and 4 N.E. of Higham-Ferrers. The village, which is of large extent, is situated on the river Nene, and near