Stoneypath Tower

Stoneypath Tower following restoration

Stoneypath Tower, is an L-plan tower house dating from the late sixteenth century, about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of East Linton, and east of the Whittinghame Water in East Lothian, Scotland.[1]

History

Stoneypath Tower was at first a property of the Lyles, but past thereafter in succession to the Hamiltons of Innerwick, the Douglases of Whittinghame, and the Setons. At some stage it may have been blown up.[1] By the later 19th century the building was in ruins, though in the early 21st century it was fully restored.[2]

Structure

The tower stands on a promontory defended by steep slopes on three sides. It may include part of a keep built in the previous century. The original entrance, approached by an external stair, has been sealed. A turnpike stair reached all floors. On the second floor was the hall. The thickness of the wall enclosed a prison.[1] The keep is built of rubble, with some freestone dressings. There were originally three stories. The wing contained two chambers.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Coventry, Martin (2001) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-26-7 p.386
  2. 1 2 "Stoneypath Tower". Canmore. Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 15 March 2017.

Coordinates: 55°56′00″N 2°38′55″W / 55.933409°N 2.64854°W / 55.933409; -2.64854

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