Bedlay Castle

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Bedlay Castle , also Bedley Castle or Bedlay House , is a castle in the Scottish town of Chryston in the Council Area of North Lanarkshire . It is east of the city in a small wood. In 1971 Bedlay Castle was included in the Scottish Monuments List in the highest category A. Together with the outbuildings on the surrounding land, Bedlay Castle also forms a category B monument ensemble.

history

The oldest parts of Bedlay Castle date back to the time after the Christian Reformation in Scotland, i.e. the last quarter of the 16th century. The client was the 4th Lord Boyd of Kilmarnock. In 1642 the property became the property of the lawyer James Roberton . This had Bedlay Castle expanded considerably in the 17th century. The property was inherited over several generations within the family and is still inhabited today. Over the years, the name of the castle also changed. Was formerly rather Bedlay House speaking, is since the 20th century Bedlay Castle preferred.

description

Bedlay Castle floor plan

The 16th century parts of Bedlay Castle now make up the eastern part. This includes the square stair tower that juts out on the northeast edge and towers over the otherwise two-story building. The western part, which was built in the 17th century, ends with two round towers at the corners of the building. The main house has developed attics. Bedlay Castle was rebuilt around 1860 and, in particular, the interior was adapted to the Victorian architecture . Many of the window openings were enlarged.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  2. ↑ a b Entry on Bedlay Castle  in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)

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Coordinates: 55 ° 54 '20.8 "  N , 4 ° 5' 38.1"  W.