Bonhard Castle
Bonhard Castle was an L-plan tower house, dating from the 16th century, around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south east of Bo'ness, in West Lothian, Scotland.[1]
Alternative names were Bonhard House, and Polkmyl Tower.[2]
History[]
The castle was owned by the Cornwalls of Bonhard. It was subdivided into farm-servant's dwellings, and altered internally. After it was burned out in 1959, it was blown up in 1962.[2]
Structure[]
The tower, which stood in a commanding position, had three storeys and a garret, with a semi-octagonal stair tower in the re-entrant angle. The original doorway was at the foot of the stair tower.
There was a kitchen in the unvaulted basement, while the hall was on the first floor;[1] there was 17th-century plasterwork on that floor.[2]
The site is now occupied by a new house.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Coventry Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1 899874 10 0 p84
- ^ a b c d "Bonhard House". Retrieved 2015-01-08.
External links[]
Coordinates: 56°00′04″N 3°34′57″W / 56.0010°N 3.5824°W
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