Monkton House
Landscape (Post Medieval), Policies (Post Medieval)
Site Name Monkton House
Classification Landscape (Post Medieval), Policies (Post Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Craighall Castle, Craighall, Mountoun, Mountain
Canmore ID 332000
Site Number NT37SW 1216
NGR NT 3341 7034
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/332000
- Council East Lothian
- Parish Inveresk (East Lothian)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District East Lothian
- Former County Midlothian
Field Visit (August 2013 - August 2013)
Monkton House and Gardens lies approximately 2.5 Kms south of the town of Musselburgh on the B6415. Although parts of the current house, now Category A Listed, date back to the 16th century the site is thought to have origins in the 15th century when it was used as a safe-house for the monks of nearby Newbattle Abbey. The gardens and sundial probably date from the 17th century when the house ceased to have ecclesiastical use. By the mid-20th century the house had become derelict and together with the walled garden was sold, the balance of the estate being retained by the owner. Subsequent owners of the house and garden have restored and embellished the property to a very high standard.
Information from the Garden History Society in Scotland, August 2013
