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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONKTON HOUSE | Monkton House Monkton House Monkton House |
Thomas Henderson William Logan Stat. Acct.[Statistical Account] 1845 |
A farm house with offices and an arable farm attached. Within the courtyard stands the ruins of an old mansion house said to have been built by the famous General Monk and to have been his favourite residence during his stay in Scotland. The property of Sir J Ho[pe] of Pinkie. |
Continued entries/extra info
[page]12 Parish of InvereskNo. [Number] on Form 136 page
57 -- Monkton House Situation: About 10 chains S. [South] of Old Craighall
"About a mile above Monktonhall, on the Dalkeith road stands Monkton House, said to have been built by the famous General Monk and his favourite Scottish residence. This venerable building now used as farm offices stands in the court of the present mansion house & the property of Sir John Hope of Pinkie"
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]of the Co. [County]of Edinburgh page 282
Page 282
Transcriber's notes
[In pencil a note reads:] Monkton House Remains of Old Monkton HouseThere is a reference to Monkton House in Statutory Account Book
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ADobie, Welsh Wren
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