Castle Coole is widely recognised as one of the finest neo-classical houses in Ireland. While the 18th century mansion is the longest standing, it was not the only historic house which called the famous Fermanagh estate its home. It was in fact the third historic house which belonged to the Enniskillen parkland. Unearth the story of three historic houses hiding in plain sight.
The history of Castle Coole
Prior to the building of the current Castle Coole in the 1790s, the Enniskillen estate was home to two other historic houses. Evidence of these houses remain through some prominent earthworks. Sited near the Pump House, it is the only structure which remains today. It is very likely that the footings or foundations of these demolished houses still survive below the ground. As part of the building of the Queen Anne House, a double oak lined avenue was also created as an entrance. This remains the main entrance to the parkland today, with a few of the ancient oaks still