Stoneypath Tower
Stoneypath Tower, is an L-plan tower house dating from the late sixteenth century, about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of East Linton, and east of the Whittinghame Water in East Lothian, Scotland.[1]
| Stoneypath Tower | |
|---|---|
 Stoneypath Tower following restoration | |
| General information | |
| Location | East Lothian |
| Country | Scotland |
| Completed | 16th century |
History
Stoneypath Tower was at first a property of the Lyles, but passed thereafter in succession to the Hamiltons of Innerwick, the Douglases of Whittinghame, and the Setons. At some stage it may have been blown up.[1] By the later 19th century the building was in ruins, though in the early 21st century it was fully restored.[2]
Structure
The tower stands on a promontory defended by steep slopes on three sides. It may include part of a keep built in the previous century. The original entrance, approached by an external stair, has been sealed. A turnpike stair reached all floors. On the second floor was the hall. The thickness of the wall enclosed a prison.[1] The keep is built of rubble, with some freestone dressings. There were originally three storeys. The wing contained two chambers.[2]
References
- Coventry, Martin (2001) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-26-7 p.386
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Stoneypath Tower (56401)". Canmore. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
