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Newark Castle, Fife
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NEWARK CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near St Monans, Fife
Description
Newark Castle is a ruin located just outside the town of St Monans, on the east coast of Fife, Scotland. The castle has been known by several names including Inverie, St Monans and St Monance. Newark Castle was built in the 15th century, and extended in the 16th and 17th centuries. All that remains is the vaulted cellars, part of a tower block and a partially collapsed round tower. There are some remains of outer walls along the coast.
History
The castle is referred to as Newark of St. Monans in 1545, when the castle was owned by Sir James Sandilands of Cruivie. In 1649, the castle was sold to David Leslie. Leslie was a prominent figure in the English and Scottish Civil Wars, becoming Lord Newark after the wars.The castle passed to the Anstruther family around 1740 and remained in the family until sold to the Baird family in the 19th century. By the 19th century, the castle was no longer used as a residence. The castle deteriorated and was used as farm storage. The Thompson family purchased the property from the Bairds.
Date
15th century
Other Castles in the Area
Balgonie Castle
Ballinbreich Castle
Broughty Castle
Claypotts Castle
Craigmillar Castle
Dairsie Castle
Dirleton Castle
Dudhope Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Falkland Palace
Hailes Castle
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