Newark Castle

Scottish Borders, England
England

Tower house in Selkirkshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Key Information

Construction

12–14th century

Castle Type

Castle

Current Status

Ruins

Historical Overview

Newark Tower is a large, ruined tower house standing in the grounds of Bowhill House, in the valley of the Yarrow Water three miles west of Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. In addition to the keep, sections of a gatehouse and wall survive. It has been designated a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland.

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