 In 1932 Harvard Archaeological Society excavated a Bronze Age cairn (cemetery) with the remains of 44 graves from the sixth century on top of Knockastia (or "Cnoc Aiste"), which at 200 m (656 ft) is one of the highest points in County Westmeath.Rosemount village consists of a pub, primary school, church and community centre.The community committee holds a harvest fair every year (weather permitting).