Bears Castle

Taking the direction literally, Hannaford, with John Edwards as a puddler, set out to build a 'castle' of mud walls with forked timber for doorways and window openings.

The MMBW, recognizing the historic value of the structure, referred to as Bears Castle - have recovered it in galvanized roofing."

"When James Duffy came as manager for Thomas Bear in 1865, he and his wife lived in this old castle while a house was built for them.

"[3] The castle served as a temporary residence for Thomas Bear's farm manager, Joseph Owen, and their family from about 1865.

Some theories about the reason the castle was created include: In about 1900, the parapets and a castellated tower topping a corner turret were removed.