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Stevenson House, Garden And Statuary
Garden (Period Unassigned), Statue(S) (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Stevenson House, Garden And Statuary
Classification Garden (Period Unassigned), Statue(S) (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 210868
Site Number NT57SW 63.08
NGR NT 54503 74791
NGR Description Centred on NT 54503 74791
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/210868
- Council East Lothian
- Parish Haddington
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District East Lothian
- Former County East Lothian
NT57SW 63.08 5450 7481
NT 544 748 Topsoil stripping of an area designated for the construction of a ha-ha 50m W of Stevenson House revealed the presence of masonry, demolition debris and gravel spreads, suggestive of earlier use of the site. Documentary evidence suggested the presence of foundations in this area, although nothing further was known regarding their nature.
The Inventory of Designed Gardens and Landscapes had only documented the presence of open parkland around Stevenson House. However, given the construction date as being earlier than this fashion in garden design, it is likely that the revealed remains constitute a formal parterre-style garden, dating to the early 18th century. Since disturbance throughout this area is fairly minimal, it is likely that significantly more evidence of this garden survives.
Archive to be deposited in the NMRS.
Sponsor: Reywood Construction Ltd.
D Hind 2002
