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List of names as written	Various modes of spelling	Authorities for spelling	Situation	Description remarks
LENNOXLOVE formerly LETHINGTON	Lennoxlove	Lord Blantyre Lennoxlove	010	A large and handsome Mansion, pleasantly situated on the side of a gentle sloping hill - and Surrounded with majestic forest trees, evidently many hundred years old - A Square tower forming the west wing of the Mansion, is very ancient., having been built by the Giffords. and is believed not to be surpassed in Strength or height by any fortalice in the Kingdom - This tower was anciently Called Lethington, and waslong the residence of the Lauderdale family - John Duke of Lauderdale was born and spent most of his days here. - The Change of the name was made by Alexander Lord Blantyre in honour of, and gratitude to his relation. Frances Duchess of Lennox and Richmond - who by a large bequest enabled him to purchase it - The house is surrounded by an extensive demesne enclosed by a Stone wall, and is the property of Lord Blantyre -

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List of Names collected by John McDiarmid c.a. [Civilian Assistant] -- [page] 51
Plan 10.C. Trace 1
Parish of Haddington

[Feint note] a large demesne well wooded -- full grown --- - unreadable

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