While European countries take the cake on all things medieval, New England hides a surprising number of castles and old ruins within its borders. Most of New England’s castles were constructed in the mid 1800s – early 1900s. During this time period, America experienced a great deal of industrial and economic growth. The owners of these luxurious homes built them as summer residences or retirement homes, and weren’t exactly shy about flaunting their wealth.
In researching this topic, I found that there are a number of castles that are still privately owned. There are also many that claimed the title “castle,” but more closely resembled large mansions or estates. With that in mind, I created some criteria for this list. (1) “Castle” must be included in each location’s title. (2) They must be primarily made of stone. (3) The castles must be accessible to the public.
