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Standing Building Recording
Date 21 July 2011 - 22 July 2011
Event ID 934356
Category Recording
Type Standing Building Recording
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/934356
Headland Archaeology was commissioned by Lindsay Buchan Architects to undertake a Historic Buildings Appraisal on a large A-listed residence at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane (Illus 1). The work was required to satisfy a planning condition set out by the East Lothian Council Archaeology Service in advance of a major renovation of the house and grounds.
Information from Oasis (headland2-106190) 15 January 2013
NT 48896 83508 A standing building appraisal was undertaken 21–22 July 2011 of this large Category A listed building, which was constructed in 1907, prior to renovation work. The appraisal recorded a number of documented modifications to Muirfield Gate.
Archive: RCAHMS
Funder: Lindsay Buchan Architects
Headland Archaeolog 2011
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West wall of smoking room, showing windows and door to dining room, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227948
View looking west from WC adjacent to smoking room, showing externally blocked double doors, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of ceiling of WC adjacent to smoking room, showing skylight, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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North wall of dining room, showing doors to small hall and kitchen, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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West wall of dining room, showing window and fireplace, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227952
West side of gardener's store showing dormer, large opening and decorated plaster ceiling, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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Storage alcove in N wall of main hall, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227954
West wall of main hall, showing modified windows and door to veranda, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227955
South west corner of main hall, showing stairs, doorways to entrance hall, cloakroom and drawing room and decorative arches, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227956
View of bay window in drawing room, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227957
View of test hole in drawing room ceiling showing original beams and joists, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227958
West wall of drawing room showing windows and fireplace, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227959
East wall of drawing room, showing window, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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South wall of drawing room, showing windows and external door, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227961
View of external door in drawing room, showing location of former flower corridor and music room in the background, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of cloakroom showing windows and fittings, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of entrance hall, showing front door, window and recessed doormat, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of corridor to kitchen from entrance hall, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227965
View of WC adjacent to entrance hall, showing rooflight, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View down east wing corridor leading to playroom, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of WC adjacent to playroom, showing window, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227968
East wall of playroom, showing fireplace and windows on north and south walls, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of porch and door to fuel store from kitchen, showing formerly external window, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of kitchen from south door photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227971
View of skylight above main staircase, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View down east wing corridor on first floor, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of first floor storage room in east wing, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227974
West end of first floor bedroom in east wing, showing original window and doors to bathroom and corridor, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227975
East wall of first floor bedroom in east wing, showing fireplace and windows, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View from first floor window in east wing corridor, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227977
First floor landing, showing east-facing windows, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View from first floor landing, showing main corridor and steps to loft space, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
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View of first floor corridor, showing small cupboard and doors to WC, bathroom and south bedroom, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227980
WC adjacent to first floor landing, showing east-facing window, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227981
Bathroom adjacent to first floor landing, showing east-facing window, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227982
Bathroom en-suite to first floor south bedroom, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227983
South east corner of first floor south bedroom, showing 'built-in' storage and windows, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227984
South end of first floor south bedroom, showing south-facing windows, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227985
North west corner of first floor south bedroom, showing fireplace, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227986
West wall of first floor bedroom 2, showing bay window and seating, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227987
East wall of first floor bedroom 2, showing door and built-in storage, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227988
South west corner of first floor bedroom 3, showing windows and built-in storage, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227989
South west corner of first floor bedroom 4, showing fireplace and windows, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227990
Bathroom en-suite to first floor bedroom 4, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227991
North west corner of first floor bedroom 4, showing windows, door to en-suite and hatch to loft space, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227992
Internal view of gatehouse to former stable yards, showing archway, high-level window and later lean-to structure, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227993
Detail of timber ceiling and high-level window in gatehouse, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227994
View of north west wall of gatehouse from gardener's store, showing 3-part door, timber ceiling, loft space and linking archway, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227995
East wall of gardener's store showing red sandstone fireplace and decorated plaster ceiling, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227996
Detail of plaster ceiling, east side of gardener's store, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227997
View of lean-to behind fireplace, gardener's store, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227998
South wall of garden room, showing window, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 227999
View of partition between gardener's store and garden room, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228000
View of plaster ceiling on west side of garden room, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228001
View of plaster ceiling on north side of garden room, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228002
View through door of garden room, along line of former flower corridor, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228003
Panorama of main house from south east - image 1, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228004
Panorama of main house from south east - image 2, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228005
Panorama of main house from south east - image 3, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228006
General view of house from garden to south east, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228007
West external elevation of outbuildings, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
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West external elevation of main house, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
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DP 228009
Veranda showing glazed portion of roof and battered lower wall, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
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DP 228010
General view of main house from driveway to north east, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228011
Panorama of main house from north east - image 1, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228012
Panorama of main house from north east - image 2, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228013
Panorama of main house from north east - image 3, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228014
Kitchen extension - external, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
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DP 228015
View of curved garden wall flanking driveway, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228016
North wall of smoking room, showing fireplace, photograph from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
© Copyright: Headland Archaeology Ltd.. Courtesy of HES.
DP 228017
View of south and east facade, illustration 5 from accompanying report on a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
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Former corridor in east wing, illustration 11 from accompanying report on a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Records from Headland Archaeology Ltd, archaeologists, Edinburgh, Scotland
21/7/2011
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Documents from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
Location plan, illustration 1 accompanying report from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
First floor plan showing photo locations and relevant architectural details, illustration 2 accompanying report from a historic building appraisal at Muirfield Gate, Duncur Road, Gullane
