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Linlithgow, West Port, West Port House
Building(S) (17th Century), Unidentified Pottery (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Linlithgow, West Port, West Port House
Classification Building(S) (17th Century), Unidentified Pottery (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 74765
Site Number NS97NE 87
NGR NS 9965 7702
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/74765
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Linlithgow
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
NS97NE 87 996 770
Observed foundation trenches and surrounding area to rear of West Port House (at NS 9964 7703). Remains of dwellings and cobble floor c18th century. Some pottery in trenches but nothing earlier than 18th century. Sponsor: SDD, HBM, SUAT.
R Cachart 1989.
Publication Account (2000)
A standing house at the West Port, West Port House figure 10, is a reminder of some of the quality dwellings in the town, with its L-plan and stair turret in the corner. Completed in 1600 for James Hamilton of Silvertonhill, parts of the building, including the frontage, may be earlier. Now, however, it stands above the roadway, which was lowered sometime between 1790 and 1830 (seep 20). It is possible that the block facing the street is older, and traces of this earlier building can be seen on the north side, for example built-up windows and a circular shothole.
Information from ‘Historic Linlithgow: The Archaeological Implications of Development’ (2000).
