Boddam Castle

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Boddam Castle
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Looking northeast. Buchan Ness Lighthouse is visible in the background on the left
Boddam Castle
Location Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Coordinates 57°27′58.6″N1°46′53.3″W / 57.466278°N 1.781472°W / 57.466278; -1.781472
Builtearly 16th century
Official nameBoddam Castle
TypeSecular: castle
Designated26 December 1972
Reference no. SM3252

Boddam Castle is a ruined castle in Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was thought to have been built in the early 16th century as a seat for the Keiths of Ludquharn. It is a scheduled monument and was a Category B listed structure, though this was removed in 2015. [1] [2]

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Parts of the castle's cannons were still lying sunk in the bank as late as 1776. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Boddam Castle (SM3252)".
  2. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "BODDAM CASTLE (LB13888)".
  3. ↑ McKean, Charles (1990). Banff & Buchan: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Mainstream Publications Ltd. p. 165. ISBN   185158-231-2.


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