OS1/11/19/70
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARBERRY TOWER | Mr J Wilson, gardener, Carberry Tower Charles Stuart, farmer, Sweet Hope |
An ancient Baronial residence two miles south of Musselburgh the building is of a superior construction the greater part of which is of the modern style of architecture at the N. West corner of the building stands the Old Tower or Keep, to the top of which persons can ascend by means of stone stairs or steps which become very narrow as you reach the top. There is a small niche or seat in the wall on the top of the Tower called Queen Mary's Chair said to be the place she used to sit on while taking the fresh air during her confinement in the Tower. The house is surrounded by a small demesne and is the property of John Elphinstone Esqr. and residence of Colonel Elphinstone at the South side of the House in a Flower Garden stands an ancient looking sun dial marked 15[...] |
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[page] 70John Early Civil Asst. [Civil Assistant]
I could not ascertain the date when the tower was erected nor who was its founder
1st June 1852
John Early C.A. [Civil Assistant]
Transcriber's notes
See notes page OS1/11/19/53There is a note from the enumerator on this page stating that he could not ascertain the date the Tower was erected.
The last two numerals of the sun dial or missing from the page the sundial dates from c 1500
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Welsh Wren
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