Boddam Castle
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]
| Boddam Castle | |
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 Looking northeast. Buchan Ness Lighthouse is visible in the background on the left | |
| Location | Boddam, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK |
| Coordinates | 57°27′58.6″N 1°46′53.3″W |
| Built | early 16th century |
| Reference no. | SM3252[1] |
  Location in Aberdeenshire, Scotland  Boddam Castle (the United Kingdom) | |
Parts of the castle's cannons were still lying sunk in the bank as late as 1776.[3]
References
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Boddam Castle (SM3252)".
- Historic Environment Scotland. "BODDAM CASTLE (LB13888)".
- McKean, Charles (1990). Banff & Buchan: An Illustrated Architectural Guide. Mainstream Publications Ltd. p. 165. ISBN 185158-231-2.
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