1971The land at the end of Wingaersheek Beach was deeded to the Essex County Greenbelt Association.Location and Setting, Environment, Parks & Recreation
The area was formerly owned by one of the Hawk brothers. Two of the brothers built the “castles,” but the third left his unbuilt at the request of his wife.
Gloucester Daily Times. "Story of the Castles at Wingaersheek.". July 10, 1971.