Castles · Central Scotland
Newark Castle
In or near St Monans.
Newark Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newark Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Part of Newark Castle & dovecot. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Fife, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2009°, -2.7781°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Newark Castle is a ruin located just west of St Monans, on the east coast of Fife, Scotland. The building, built in the 15th century, stands in a dramatic location, overlooking the North Sea. The upper storeys are ruinous, but vaulted cellars survive, hidden from view.
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Background
History
The current building was begun in the 15th century by the Kinloch family. It then passed, through marriage, to the Sandilands of Cruivie, who sold it in 1649 David Leslie.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2009, -2.7781
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY10 2DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Official site
- www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q9704509 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newark Castle, Fife (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newark Castle, St Monans I.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newark Castle?
- Newark Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY10 2DB).
- What is Newark Castle?
- Newark Castle — castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Newark Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode KY10 2DB.
- Is Newark Castle a listed building?
- Newark Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Newark Castle charge admission?
- Newark Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Newark Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY10 2DB. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.