Ardclach Bell Tower is a Grade A listed building in the Highland local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 26 January 1971. Bell tower.

Ardclach Bell Tower

WRENN ID
waning-wicket-root
Grade
A
Local Planning Authority
Highland
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
26 January 1971
Type
Bell tower
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

Ardclach Bell Tower, dated 1655, is a simple square, two-storey tower with a double-pitched roof. The exterior is harled with ashlar dressings. It features a low doorway on the southeast side and two small, irregular windows just below the eaves on the east elevation. The north gable has two small gun-loops, and there is a datestone in the center of the south gable along with one additional small gun-loop. At the apex of the south gable, there is a simple bellcote, and a stumpy corniced stack is located on the north side. The roof is covered with local slate and has a stone ridge.

Inside, the ground floor contains a vaulted chamber, and simple stone stairs lead up to the first-floor room. This room features a chimney piece in the north gable, which is adorned with the monogram MGB flanked by gun-loops.

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