Newark Castle
Selkirkshire
Scotland
NT
421-294
Newark
Castle is a large oblong 15th century stone tower house, built on a mound. It
stands five storeys high, with a 16th century two storey caphouse above the wall-walk
and parapet. The large surrounding curtain wall which also had a gatehouse, is
pierced with late 15th century keyhole gunloops. 12 miles south-west is Dryhope
Tower.
Newark Castle is located in the grounds of Bowhill House, off the A708. 22 miles west of Kelso on the A699-A708.
The site is owned by Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Bowhill House park is open Easter to August, Saturday to Thursday 12:00-5:00pm, daily in July. Bowhill House is open daily in July 1:00-4:30pm. There is a car park. For admission rates and special events go to it's HomePage.
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