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Welcome to stately Berkeley Springs Castle, one of West Virginia’s most recognizable structures.

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Included on the National Registry of Historic Places, this fascinating hilltop edifice is said to have been inspired by Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, England.
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Built by 100 German masons over 6 years, the 9,300 square foot Castle is constructed of local silica sandstone, painstakingly brought to the property by horse and wagon in the Gilded Age. The Castle has been modernized over the years while retaining its classic charm, including a lavish ballroom complete with two stone fireplaces and Grand Staircase. With a dungeon tucked into a secret passageway, griffins providing stony vigilance, steep topography maximizing natural defense, and a turreted rooftop with battlements and a spectacular view, the Castle hearkens back to European traditions.

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Emergency Repair Fund: Help Save the Castle's Driveway

Lydia Brimelow

• 2 min read
Emergency Repair Fund: Help Save the Castle's Driveway
When this photo was taken, the blacktop was still hanging over the precipice opened below. It has since fallen into the highway along with much of the rubble captured in this photo. This photo was taken about 8 hours after the storm washed away the mountainside under the Castle.

In the summer of 2024, a catastrophic rock slide tore through our hillside, collapsing the Castle’s driveway onto Route 9. 

For months, we waited as state officials at the Department of Highways evaluated repairs. We were told initially that DOH would handle the delicate and dangerous work themselves—only to learn more recently that the project now falls to us.

The damage is only a few yards from the Castle foundation itself and with each new rainstorm the chances of further damage increase. Not only do we fear for our beloved landmark on the National Registry of Historic Places, but we are also very aware of potential harm caused to travelers on the road below as boulders come loose. 

We must stabilize the slope before further damage occurs. While we continue to pursue other types of aid – and seek new quotes for the repair work – we’re launching this emergency fund to bridge the gap—every dollar ensures the Castle survives for future generations.

We need your help to save this historic treasure!

Please donate here:
👉 Emergency Repair Fund – Save Berkeley Springs Castle

Even if you cannot give, sharing this appeal with others who love the Castle makes a real difference.

Thank you for standing with us.

This is one of our more dedicated volunteers bravely climbing into the hole to tend to a damaged sewer pipe.
This is the view standing on Rt 9 looking up toward the Caste's front door.
This is the view from the Caste's front door. Additional buckling can be seen in the cracks running parallel to the damage.
Before the 1930s, the Castle's driveway followed a gentle slope connected to Cornelius. The highway was cut in, separating the carriage house tower from the main house.

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