Bagenal founded the town of Bagenalstown on the River Barrow, modelling it on Versailles, France.
He was the son of Colonel Dudley Bagenal and Ann Matthew.
[2] The family were traditionally Catholic, but Walter turned Protestant to hold on to the estates.
[3] Though sometimes referred to as Lord Bagenal he does not in fact seem to have held a title.
[4] The Lord Bagenal Inn is currently the name of a restaurant and hotel in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow.