Middleton Hall
Souterrain (Prehistoric)
Site Name Middleton Hall
Classification Souterrain (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Middleton House Policies
Canmore ID 53256
Site Number NT35NE 5
NGR NT 36 58
NGR Description NT c. 36 58
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/53256
- Council Midlothian
- Parish Borthwick
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District Midlothian
- Former County Midlothian
No further information obtained during field investigation.
Visited by OS 11 September 1954 and 17 February 1970.
Note (1988)
Middleton House NT 36 58 NT35NE 5
In the late 18th century a souterrain was found to the N of Middleton House. It was curved, measuring 12m in length, and the entrance was at the NW end. It was filled with 'black mould' containing charcoal, bones and teeth.
RCAHMS 1988
(Pennant 1790, 453-4; Wilson 1863, 87; Smith 1870; Welfare 1984)
