Newbyth Old Mansion

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Newbyth Old Mansion

Newbyth Old Mansion , also Newbyth House , is a mansion near the Scottish town of East Linton in the East Lothian Council Area . In 1971 the building was included in the Scottish Monuments List in the highest category A. Furthermore, the associated stables and the East Lodge are independently classified as Category B buildings. The gate pillars form a single category C monument.

history

There was a previous structure at the same location. This was designed by the Scottish architect William Adam . The present Newbyth House was built in 1817 for the retired British General David Baird . Baird commissioned the Scottish architect Archibald Elliot with the design. In 1972 a fire ravaged the manor house. It was subsequently restored and divided into six residential units.

description

Newbyth Old Mansion is isolated between the towns of East Linton, Whitekirk , Tyninghame and East Fortune . The two-story building has an almost square floor plan and is designed in the Tudor Gothic style. Octagonally protruding, crenellated towers divide the façade vertically into three segments.

stables

Newbyth stables

The former stables, 300 m east of the main house, date from the later 18th century. Unlike the manor house, they are designed in the classical style. Four elongated buildings completely enclose an inner courtyard. It is accessible via a pressed arched portal . Paired pilasters flank the portal, which is designed with a frieze and triangular gable . The stables have since been rebuilt and are now used as living space.

East Lodge

The East Lodge flanks the eastern driveway to the property. They are located about 600 m southeast of Newbyth House. The single story building was built in 1832 and likely designed by William Burn . A newer wooden building was added to the left of the Tudor Gothic lodge. On the right, four square gate pillars flank the carriage path and two pedestrian paths.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  2. ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  3. ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  4. ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
  5. ^ Entry in the Gazetteer for Scotland

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Coordinates: 56 ° 0 '40.9 "  N , 2 ° 39' 50.8"  W.