Coolhill Castle

Coolhill Castle is perched on a steep precipice overlooking the River Barrow. This tall round keep is dated to the 13th century and built of granite. Its location and its outlook over the river and countryside made this round keep impregnable. The lands of Coolhill were held by the De La Rupe of The Rower family. The lands across the Barrow up to the Backstairs Mountains were held by the Kavana...