Coolhull Castle
| Coolhull Castle | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Official name | Coolhull Castle |
| Reference no. | 644 |
  Location of Coolhull Castle in Ireland | |
Coolhull Castle is a fortified house and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.[1][2]
Location
Coolhull Castle is located in south County Wexford near Bannow Bay, 4.6 km (2.9 mi) southeast of Wellingtonbridge.[3]
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There are no historical references to Coolhull Castle although it is known that a John Devereux owned land at Coolhull in 1640.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.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy: Polite literature and antiquities". Royal Irish Academy. 1 January 1867 – via Google Books.
- ^ Rothery, Sean (1 October 1997). "A field guide to the buildings of Ireland: illustrating the smaller buildings of town & countryside". Lilliput – via Google Books.
- ^ Dublin.), James Fraser (of (1 January 1844). "Guide through Ireland" – via Google Books.
- ^ "Coolhull Castle".
- ^ "Travelmania Ireland - Coolhull Castle Ruins, County Wexford".
- ^ "Geograph:: Coolhull Castle (C) Pam Brophy".