Brandymore Castle Marker

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Arlington in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Brandymore Castle

By Craig Swain, June 4, 2008

1. Brandymore Castle Marker

Inscription. This landmark was first described in 1724 by surveyor Charles Broadwater as "the rock stones called Brandymore Castle." Research in 1972 established that the natural formation matched the boundary descriptions on the 18th century land grands from Lord Fairfax to William Gunnel, James Going and Simon Pearson, George Harrison, John Carlye and John Dalton, and Captain Charles Broadwater. The origin of the name "Brandymore" is unknown, but this rocky outcrop resembles the collapsed battlements of an old castle with four mile run serving as a moat.

Erected by Arlington County, Virginia.

Location. 38° 53.052′ N, 77° 9.154′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Virginia, in Arlington County. Marker can be reached from Custis Memorial Highway (Interstate 66), on the right when traveling east. Click for map. The marker is best reached from the parking lot for East Falls Church Park, off North Roosevelt Street. The marker is along the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail Park, which runs next to the interstate at this point. Marker is in this post office area: Arlington VA 22205, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. East Falls Church (approx. half a mile away); East Falls Church Station (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fairfax Chapel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Taylor’s Tavern (approx. 0.7 miles away); Falls Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Crossman House (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Taylor’s Tavern (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tallwood (approx. ¾ mile away).

Brandymore Castle Marker along the W & OD Trail Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain, June 4, 2008

2. Brandymore Castle Marker along the W & OD Trail

Some of the Outcropings Photo, Click for full size

By Craig Swain, June 4, 2008

3. Some of the Outcropings

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,299 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.