Archaeology Notes

Event ID 714738

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NT47SW 3 4048 7305.

(NT 4048 7305) Tower (NR)

OS 6" map (1967)

Tranent Tower: This L-plan tower dates probably from the late 16th century. It measures 24'10" N-S by 36'6" transversely, with a square stair-tower projecting S at the W end. The walls rise to 3 storeys, with the stair-tower a storey higher. The upper storey, originally containing a watch-chamber, has late been used as a dovecot; its roof is pantiled and the gables crowstepped. Its fabric is in poor condition, and the roof is falling in. Little is known of its history, it would seem to have been built as a country lairds' house on a small scale. About the beginning of the 17th century, the property was aquired by the Vallance family who retained it till last century.

RCAHMS 1924, visited 1920; N Tranter 1962

As described. Name confirmed. Poor condition.

Visited by OS (RD) 4 January 1972