Entry No. 32 — the Kansas City file — filed under: architecture

Castle Northmoor

Built by stonemason Harlan Shaver in the early 1980s when he was 70, this hand-built, 40-foot-tall stone tower is a whimsical medieval fantasy nestled in a suburban neighborhood. The structure features handmade oak doors, lion statues, and a spiral staircase leading to oil paintings of chivalrous knights.

The move: Park between the white pillars, hunt for the active geocache hidden on the property, and admire the intricate stone carvings and ivy-clad tower up close.

• 📍 Northmoor
• 💸 Free
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: MO-1 & NW 50th Terrace, Northmoor, MO 64151

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: geocaching.com · fotospot.com

last checked: 2026-07-21