Searles Castle, Gothic mansion in Windham, New Hampshire, United States.
The granite and sandstone castle rises on a 175-acre estate with reception halls, grand stairways, and multiple guest suites.
Edward Francis Searles commissioned architect Henry Vaughan to build this quarter-scale replica of Stanton Harcourt manor, completed in 1915 at a cost of $1,250,000.
The Sisters of Mercy operated the property as a novitiate for young women and later established Castle Junior College within its walls from 1962 to 1985.
The castle currently functions as an event venue, hosting weddings, receptions, business meetings, and social gatherings throughout the year.
Most construction materials came from Searles' personal quarries in Pelham, including the cut granite, fieldstone, and dark red sandstone used throughout the structure.
Location: New Hampshire
Architects: Henry Vaughan
GPS coordinates: 42.81222,-71.26583
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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