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West Fenton (site of)

The mansion of West Fenton is mentioned in a charter of 1519.

An apparent tower named W. Fenton is marked on Adair’s late 17th century map of East Lothian to the west of Fenton Barns.

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Alternative names for West Fenton

Fontoun West; W. Fenton

Where is West Fenton?

West Fenton is in the parish of Dirleton and the county of East Lothian.

Grid reference: NT 500 815

Lat / long: -2.8037545,

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References (books)

Calendar of the Laing Charters
John Anderson
Edinburgh, 1899

References (websites)

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Castles near West Fenton

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