MEDIEVAL FORTRESS IN TEXAS
The Astounding Medieval-Style Fortress Built By A Baker In Rural Texas
When Mike Newman told his friends what he wanted to build in his small Texas hometown, they thought he was crazy. Today, Newman's Castle is a must-see attraction.
In the rural town of Bellville, Texas, sits a medieval-style castle on a 20-acre lot. This castle, complete with a moat, trebuchet, and 62-foot tower, is home to a local baker.
Newman’s Castle started as a passion project for Mike Newman, a baker looking to design the perfect pad. Nearly 10 years of construction resulted in a medieval-style castle fit for a king.
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