Excavations at Newark Castle, Port Glasgow, 1984 and 1997

Abstract

This report describes excavations undertaken in 1984 around the perimeter of the barmkin of Newark Castle, built in the late 15th century and radically altered a century later. Service trenches were also opened on the west side of the castle in 1997. The earlier investigation uncovered sections of the barmkin wall on all sides of the castle and evidence of some buildings set against it; the later excavation revealed traces of what was probably a cottage outside the gatehouse. The project was funded by Historic Scotland and its predecessor, Historic Buildings and Monuments.