Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
Francis Bannerman built the castle as a military-surplus warehouse; a 1920 explosion and a 1969 fire left it in ruins (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Partly open Visits are by guided boat-and-walking tours from Beacon run by the Bannerman Castle Trust, about 2.5 hours ($45 adult, $35 child) (Bannerman Castle Trust); the Trust’s 2026 public tours ran May 1–Nov. 1 (Bannerman Castle Trust via I LOVE NY). Pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Beacon and New York
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