Oldhamstocks
| Oldhamstocks | |
| Scots: Aldhamstocks | |
 Oldhamstocks Kirk and kirkyard |
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  Oldhamstocks |
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| Population | 193 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | NT741706 |
| Civil parish | Oldhamstocks |
| Council area | East Lothian |
| Lieutenancy area | East Lothian |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Cockburnspath |
| Postcode district | TD13 |
| Dialling code | 01368 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | East Lothian |
| Scottish Parliament | East Lothian |
Coordinates: 55°55′41″N 2°24′50″W / 55.928°N 2.414°W
Oldhamstocks or Aldhamstocks ("old dwelling place") is a civil parish and small village in the east of East Lothian, Scotland, adjacent to the Scottish Borders. It has a population of 193, and overlooks the North Sea. The parish church was consecrated in 1292.
The summer Gala Day hosts activities such as sporting events. There is also judging of vegetables, plants and artwork.
Oldhamstocks is the birthplace of John Broadwood (1732–1812), piano maker and founder of Broadwood and Sons.
See also
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Oldhamstocks. |
- Oldhamstocks information sheet produced by East Lothian Council
- Gazetteer entry
- Entry in the Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland: A Survey of Scottish Topography, Statistical, Biographical and Historical
- Minsters of Oldhamstocks
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