Coolhull Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coolhull Castle |
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| Native name Irish: Caisleán Chúil Choll |
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| Type | Fortified house |
| Location | Coolhull, Bannow, County Wexford, Ireland |
| Area | Bargy |
| Built | late 16th century |
| Owner | State |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Coolhull Castle | |
| Reference no. | 644 |
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Coolhull Castle is a fortified house and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
Location
Coolhull Castle is located in south County Wexford near Bannow Bay, 4.6 km (2.9 mi) southeast of Wellingtonbridge.
History
There are no historical references to Coolhull Castle although it is known that a John Devereux owned land at Coolhull in 1640.
Building
Coolhull Castle has a four-storey service tower and three-storey rectangular block (hall house) attached with a hall at first-floor level. Both sections have Irish crenellations. There is a bartizan in the northeast. The tower doorway is protected by a murder-hole. Other features include fireplaces, garderobe and slop stone.
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