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Newark Castle is a substantial defensive structure situated on the Firth of Clyde in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire. The castle was constructed in the late sixteenth century, with the main tower house built around 1597 by Patrick Maxwell of Newark. The fortress comprises a multi-storied tower house with adjoining gun batteries positioned to command the river, reflecting its role as both a defensive stronghold and a statement of aristocratic power during the period of Scottish feudalism's transition to the early modern era. The castle remains substantially intact and stands as a significant example of late sixteenth-century Scottish fortification, demonstrating the military architectural practices of the period.
Newark Castle, Port Glasgow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90230. View the official record →
Newark Castle is a substantial defensive structure situated on the Firth of Clyde in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90230.
Newark Castle, Port Glasgow is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90230.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craigmarloch Wood,fort (3.1 km), High Castlehill, enclosure 55m WSW of (3.1 km), Pennytersal Farm, motte 235m SW of (3.4 km).
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