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2 unusual facts about Castle Coole


Castle Coole

Lady Belmore found the summer climate of Sydney oppressive and despite frequent retreats to Moss Vale, concern over his wife’s health prompted the Lord Belmore to resign his governorship on 26 June 1871 allowing the Belmore family to return to Castle Coole the following year.

The finely detailed decorative plasterwork throughout the mansion was entirely the work of the English artist Joseph Rose.



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