Central Hamilton , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Castle Doune

The Hamilton Historical Board

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 19, 2024

1. Castle Doune Marker

Inscription. Sir Allan MacNab employed Robert Wetherell to design his Regency residence Dundurn and four out-buildings between 1835-40. Castle Doune (Dean), once called St. Mary's Lodge, was presumably a dower house or a Gate Lodge for the estate's factor. Nearby are the Gardener's Cottage and the site of the MacNab Burial Ground. The house was enlarged in 1908 by the present southern half with its turret and rounded corner bay. The chimney and windows are features of Dundurn Castle.

Designated Property - Ontario Heritage Act.

Erected by Hamilton Historical Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 43° 16.087′ N, 79° 52.83′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Central Hamilton. It is at the intersection of Locke Street North and Tecumseh Street, on the left when traveling south on Locke Street North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 Locke St North, Hamilton ON L8R 3B1, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant

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Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Great Western Railway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Deaf Education at Dundurn Castle (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dundurn Castle/Burlington Heights Château Dundurn/Burlington Heights (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Military Occupation of Burlington Heights (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Dundurn Castle (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); United Empire Loyalists (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sir John Harvey (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Semmens, Ward and Evel Casket Company (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Other markers no longer nearby. Sir Allan Napier MacNab (was approx. 0.4

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 19, 2024

2. Castle Doune Marker

kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Dundurn Castle (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Every princess needs a castle,’ and Hamilton’s Castle Doune was expanded to look like one. Hamilton Spectator article from 2021

It was built as a home for MacNab’s wife to move into after he dies. Dundurn Castle was to be passed on to his eldest son, as was the succession tradition of the time. But both the son, Robert, the only male heir, and second wife. Mary, passed away before MacNab died in 1862. So, both houses never fulfilled their intended purpose

(Submitted on May 19, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Castle Doune image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, May 19, 2024

3. Castle Doune

Map of Hamilton, 1851, highlighting the location of the “Lodge”, now Castle Doune image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd

4. Map of Hamilton, 1851, highlighting the location of the “Lodge”, now Castle Doune

Source: Hamilton Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.