Stoneypath Tower
Stoneypath Tower, is an L-plan tower house dating from the late sixteenth, 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. It some stage in may have been blown up.[1]
The building is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[2] It has now been restored.[2]
Structure
Defended by three steep sides, the tower stands on a promontory. 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 was built of rubble, with some freestone dressings. There were originally three stories. The wing contained two chambers.[3]
Nunraw Abbey is about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) to the south.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Coventry, Martin (2001) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-26-7 p.386
- ^ a b "PlanningApplication". Planning Application. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
- ^ "Stoneypath Tower". ScotlandsPlaces. Retrieved 2009-12-29.
