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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNTON CASTLE (Site of) | Thornton Castle (Site of) Thornton Castle (Site of) Thornton Castle (Site of) Thornton Castle (Site of) |
James SKed Philip Sleigh Miller's Hist: [History] of Dunbar "Genealogical Account of Hamilton of InnerwicK" |
012 | [Situation] About 5/8 mile E. [East] by S. [South]of InnerwicK village Upon the spot shewn on tracing formerly stood Thornton Castle, a stronghold built at an early period. From its relative position to InnerwicK Castle, (being situated nearly opposite) it seems probable that these fortresses were built for the purpose of mutual protection. |
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[Page] 18Parish of InnerwicK
53 - Thornton Castle (Site of)
[Note]
"Along with Thornton Castle a
house of Lord Home's, which stood
on the opposite banK of a little
glen, InnerwicK Castle was attacKed
by Protector Somerset, when he
invaded Scotland. Of these two
fortresses, the former has almost
Entirely dissapeared." New Stat: acct [Statistical account] of Hadd: [Haddington] P. [Page] 241
The earliest written account of it appears in 1502, at which time it was in the possession of John -
-Montgomery; it subsequently became the property of Sir Alexander Hamilton. Miller, in his history
of Dunbar, states that it was blown up with gunpowder in 1640, about the same time as Douglass
Castle. A fragment of one of the arches which supported the first floor, was standing untill about
fifty years ago, when it was removed, and the Stones applied to building Purposes. The site
is now ploughed over, and not a vestige of this building now remains. The tenant of the farm
on which this is situated, pointed out the site, and supplied a portion of the above information.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Molly Miller
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