Newark Castle
Built by George Maxwell in the 15th century this elegant and still virtually intact castle was enlarged by his descendent Patrick Maxwell in the 16th century. Patrick was infamous for murdering two of his neighbours and beating his wife of 44 years who bore him 16 children.
The oldest part of the castle is a tower built soon after 1478, with a gatehouse. The connecting range was added in 1597-99 by the wicked Patrick Maxwell, in a most elegant style.
The ground floor is accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or with limited mobility and some may be able to access the first floor. The upper floors of the castle are only accessible via spiral stairs or steep straight stairs.
Parking: close to the castle
Toilets: on first floor, not adapted
Shop: STB Category 2
Contact
The
Steward
Castle Road
Port Glasgow
Strathclyde
PA14 5NH
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1475) 741858
Fax: +44 (1475) 741858
E-Mail: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
