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SC 800250

Catalogue Number SC 800250

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of EL 73

Scope and Content Hailes Castle, East Lothian, from east-south-east This view from the east-south-east, taken in the early 20th century, shows the 15th-century chapel and bakehouse block in the centre, with the corner of the 13th-century tower on the right, and the ruined 14th-century tower to the left. This photograph was taken before the consolidation of the monument. The 14th-century west tower of the castle was still intact in the late 18th century, when the chapel had been converted into a granary. The 13th-century tower was converted into a dovecot. The complex subsequently fell into decay, and was given into State care in 1926 by the Earl of Balfour. Now in the care of Historic Scotland, the castle is open to the public. The first part of Hailes Castle was built in the 13th century, probably by the Earl of Dunbar and March. It was enlarged in the late 14th century, and again in the early 16th century by the Hepburn family. The castle passed through many hands. After the introduction of artillery it was of little defensive value. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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