Athelstaneford Castle


Parish: Athelstaneford

County: East Lothian

Grid reference: NT 53265 77374

Lat / long: 55.987058, -2.750498

Alternative names: Athelstaneford House

The historic map is an Ordnance Survey map from 1919 to 1947, and is provided by the National Library of Scotland

Nothing now remains of Athelstaneford Castle itself, although a solitary doocot hints at what once stood nearby.

The doocot is said to have been built in 1583 by George Hepburn, but Athelstaneford Castle predated that.

Athelstaneford Castle may be have been destroyed by Oliver Cromwell following his victory at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650 when he is known to have sacked Dirleton Castle, Hailes Castle, Innerwick Castle, and Tantallon Castle.

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created Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at 11:13 pm, last updated Monday, November 29th, 2010 at 12:57 pm