Haddington House
Haddington House is a villa in the Scottish town of Haddington in the East Lothian council area . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish Monuments List in the highest category A.
history
The villa was built on the site of a medieval building. The year 1680 next to the initials of Alexander Maitland and his wife Katherine Cunninghame in the entrance area does not reflect the year of construction of the 17th century building. Nevertheless, the mansion is considered to be the oldest surviving building in Haddington. The south wing dates from the 18th century, while a small extension was added around 1800. In 1969 Haddington House was restored and used as the headquarters of the Lamp of Lothian .
description
Haddington House is located on the Sidegate in the south of Haddington. The masonry of the three-storey building with an L-shaped floor plan consists of rubble stone. The facades are plastered with Harl and the roofs covered with slate. The entrance area on the east side faces the street. A staircase with a stone balustrade leads to the arched canopy, which is decorated with Doric columns. In the inner corner of the building at the rear, an octagonal stair tower emerges, to which a later added bulge is nestled. There is a one-story extension on the south side.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ^ Entry on Haddington House in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Haddington House in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 57 ′ 14.6 " N , 2 ° 46 ′ 28" W.