Ardclach Bell Tower
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Completed1655
| Ardclach Bell Tower | |
|---|---|
 The building in 2011, looking north | |
 Interactive map of the Ardclach Bell Tower area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Bell tower Watch tower Keep |
| Location | Ardclach, Highland, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°29′10″N 3°44′48″W / 57.486123°N 3.746715°W |
| Completed | 1655 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
Ardclach Bell Tower is an historic structure in Ardclach, Scottish Highlands. Dating to at least 1655, it is now a Category A listed building.[1] It is believed to be the only tower and belfry combination in Scotland.[2][3]
The structure, erected as a tower, belfry and keep, is a simple square with a two-storey tower with a double pitched roof. It is harled with ashlar dressings.[1]
A monogram, "MGB", above the second-storey fireplace, refers to Margaret Grant Brodie, wife of Alexander Brodie of Lethen.[1]
