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Howden Castle
Welcome to our site to share history of this unique home and the surrounding San Lorenzo Valley in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California
A Scotsman built his dream
Howden Castle was built around 1927 by Robert Howden, a stonemason from Scotland with the help of his family. Over the years, it has passed through many hands and is now a private residence.
Stories of the castle
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