Castles · Central Scotland
Preston Tower, East Lothian
In or near Macmerry.
Preston Tower, East Lothian — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Preston Tower, East Lothian is a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Preston Tower is a castle located in East Lothian, central Scotland. It is a notable example of a late 15th-century tower house and is designated as a Scheduled Monument. The structure reflects the architectural style of its era and serves as an important historical site in the region.
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Background
History
The original structure, some of which may date from the 14th century, has four storeys. A further two storeys were added above the parapet in 1626, with Renaissance windows bearing the initials SIDKH (Sir John and Dame Katherine Hamilton). The entrance to the Tower had a lean-to hoarding from which items could be dropped, for instance boulders, hot sand, or boiling oil. Preston passed by marriage to the "haughty Hamiltons" (also known as "Hameldone") at the close of the 14th century. David Hamilton of Preston went to France with James V in 1536. Preston Tower was burnt by the Earl of Hertford on 16 May 1544 following the burning of Edinburgh during the war known as the Rough Wooing. David…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9557, -2.9781
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 9NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Preston Tower, East Lothian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston Tower, East Lothian?
- Preston Tower, East Lothian is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 9NN).
- What is Preston Tower, East Lothian?
- Preston Tower, East Lothian — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Preston Tower, East Lothian?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 9NN.
- Does Preston Tower, East Lothian charge admission?
- Preston Tower, East Lothian typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Preston Tower, East Lothian?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 9NN.