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Location
near St Monans, Fife, Scotland
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.
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Hailes Castle, Lothian
Kellie Castle, Fife
Lordscairnie Castle, Fife
Pittarthie Castle, Fife
Ravenscraig Castle, Fife
Scotstarvit Tower, Fife
St Andrews Castle, Fife
Tantallon Castle, East Lothian
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