20th century
 christopher's son jack stayed in the zoo during the 1916 easter rising to care for the animals with two other young keepers, dealing with food shortages for the animals amongst other problems. she (and many of the other members of the family) claimed the house to be haunted. ... we should show without a shadow of a doubt that we are americans who will do our part for our country in this time of need." a brackish lagoon drains through these gravel beds. bell legend
the church has a long tradition of bell ringing. 