Decoding Location

Gimghoul castle is hidden at the end of a long driveway off Gimghoul Road not far from the campus' cemetray. In our decoding of this location, we first considered its necessity and purpose of the castle. The structure was initially commissioned out of the need for a location for social events held by The Order of the Gimghoul. The site chosen for this construction is of particular importance; it is the very location of the duel that brought Peter Doomgal’s life to an end. Visitors to the castle are reminded of the departed by landmarks such as the rock where Peter died which is found adjacent to the castle. Furthermore, the boy's remains are said to lie in the woods surround the castle. The structure, therefore, acts a symbol of remembrance for the decesased, honoring his memory. Beyond the significance of the setting of the castle, its physical aspects also contribute to its decoding. Not only is the castle a rare occurence in the Chapel Hill community, but it is, by nature, distinctive in form. Its looming presence is a dominating contributor to the superior image upheld by The Order.
-Alice McCusker