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[[Image:Kryal castle.jpg|thumb|right|Kryal Castle in 2009.]] |
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'''Kryal Castle''' is an Australian replica medieval castle located on a foothill of [[Mount Warrenheip]] at [[Leigh Creek, Victoria|Leigh Creek]], just north of [[Dunnstown, Victoria|Dunnstown]] and 8 km |
'''Kryal Castle''' is an Australian replica medieval castle located on a foothill of [[Mount Warrenheip]] at [[Leigh Creek, Victoria|Leigh Creek]], just north of [[Dunnstown, Victoria|Dunnstown]] and 8 km east of [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]]. It was built in 1972<ref>http://www.sbdunnstown.catholic.edu.au/Dunnstown/Kryal_Castle.htm</ref> and opened to the public in 1974<ref>http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/local/news/general/kryal-castle-goes-up-for-sale/284767.aspx</ref> by [[Keith Ryall]], who gave the castle his namesake, having made his fortune selling body armour.<ref>http://www.visitvictoria.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.F92D58F0-C566-4767-97098207CA95D764/</ref> |
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The castle has many features including a [[moat]], [[drawbridge]], [[maze]], castle towers, [[stocks]] <ref>http://gorey.com.au/archives/3038</ref> medical museum, armoury<ref>http://www.ballarat.com/kryal.htm</ref>. It also features shows such as [[jousting]], public whipping, a [[jester]] [[Juggling|juggler]], [[fire eating]] and a "Wax Of Torture" museum.<ref>http://www.kryalcastle.com.au/Brochures/Opening%20Hours.pdf</ref> It also has accommodation and performs weddings. |
The castle has many features including a [[moat]], [[drawbridge]], [[maze]], castle towers, [[stocks]] <ref>http://gorey.com.au/archives/3038</ref> medical museum, armoury<ref>http://www.ballarat.com/kryal.htm</ref>. It also features shows such as [[jousting]], public whipping, a [[jester]] [[Juggling|juggler]], [[fire eating]] and a "Wax Of Torture" museum.<ref>http://www.kryalcastle.com.au/Brochures/Opening%20Hours.pdf</ref> It also has accommodation and performs weddings. |
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Revision as of 13:37, 5 August 2011
Kryal Castle is an Australian replica medieval castle located on a foothill of Mount Warrenheip at Leigh Creek, just north of Dunnstown and 8 km east of Ballarat. It was built in 1972[1] and opened to the public in 1974[2] by Keith Ryall, who gave the castle his namesake, having made his fortune selling body armour.[3]
The castle has many features including a moat, drawbridge, maze, castle towers, stocks [4] medical museum, armoury[5]. It also features shows such as jousting, public whipping, a jester juggler, fire eating and a "Wax Of Torture" museum.[6] It also has accommodation and performs weddings.
The property was listed for sale with an asking price of $10 million in 2007 but failed to sell. In January 2011, it was sold after having been on the market for several years. There was interest from some parties in turning it into a medieval-style brothel. However, it was bought by Jay Finch and Wendy Alexander who intend to continue keeping it as a hotel and theme park.[7]. In August 2011 ownership of the property was returned to Keith Ryall after the Finch family were unable to complete payment for the property. There are plans to readvertise the property on the local and international markets.[8]
Notes
- ^ http://www.sbdunnstown.catholic.edu.au/Dunnstown/Kryal_Castle.htm
- ^ http://www.thecourier.com.au/news/local/news/general/kryal-castle-goes-up-for-sale/284767.aspx
- ^ http://www.visitvictoria.com/displayobject.cfm/objectid.F92D58F0-C566-4767-97098207CA95D764/
- ^ http://gorey.com.au/archives/3038
- ^ http://www.ballarat.com/kryal.htm
- ^ http://www.kryalcastle.com.au/Brochures/Opening%20Hours.pdf
- ^ http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/02/24/3147694.htm
- ^ http://theage.domain.com.au/the-kryal-game-iconic-tourism-castle-back-on-the-market-20110805-1ieim.html