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| Phareloch Castle |
| Phareloch Castle |
| Phareloch Castle, 1 Shadowbrook Lane, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Email: webmaster@pharelochcastle.com |
What's In A Name?
The Chronicles of England show the early records of the name
Phareloch to be derived from the Norman race. The name
appears in England from about 1066 A.D., and its history is
interwoven within the majestic tapestry which contains the
history of Britain. The surname Phareloch emerged as a notable
family name in the county of Hertfordshire and contributed much
to local politics and in the affairs of England or Scotland. During
the 12th century many of these Norman families moved north to
Scotland. Later, in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries England
was ravaged by religious and political conflict. The democratic
way of life of the New World beckoned many. They sailed
aboard the fleet of sailing ships known as the "White Sails."
From the port of arrival settlers joined the wagon trains
westward... more
The Chronicles of England show the early records of the name
Phareloch to be derived from the Norman race. The name
appears in England from about 1066 A.D., and its history is
interwoven within the majestic tapestry which contains the
history of Britain. The surname Phareloch emerged as a notable
family name in the county of Hertfordshire and contributed much
to local politics and in the affairs of England or Scotland. During
the 12th century many of these Norman families moved north to
Scotland. Later, in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries England
was ravaged by religious and political conflict. The democratic
way of life of the New World beckoned many. They sailed
aboard the fleet of sailing ships known as the "White Sails."
From the port of arrival settlers joined the wagon trains
westward... more
| The Hall of Names |
| Phareloch Castle It was built during the 1920's as an replica of a 17th century French Normandy Castle, nestled on a 161-acre estate. Designed and built by William and Frank Beatty, and is believed to be named after an ancestral home in England, UK. William Beatty was an architect/advertising executive and Frank Beatty was Bernards Township Mayor in 1930 and acting Lyons Hospital Postmaster. William Beatty lived at the castle with his wife and four children until his death from a strep infection in 1931. He died before his beloved castle was completed and before penicillin was widely used to treat infections... more By 1959, the property was owned by Joseph Bauernschmidt of Long Island, but was left abandoned to vandals who broke 100 windows, ripped out light fixtures and smashed plumbing fixtures. In 1961 it was sold to Kathryn B. Crofts who left the castle on 8 acres with the remaining 142 acres set aside for subdivision. In 1965, became the property of two builders...more |
The over the years the Castle became known by
many names, including Woodcastle School,
Chartwell Manor School, Wildwood Castle,
Castle Utopia, and Burlingame Castle.
In 1970's the Castle was partially destroyed by
fire. With 80% of the building damaged it fell
into disrepair and succumbed to vandalism. With
each subsequent owner, renovations have been
attempted with mixed results.
The building has been returned to its original
name, of Phareloch Castle, and is currently in
the process of being restored by its current
owner.