OS1/15/41/85
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE VAULTS Remains of a Fortified Grange (16th Century) | The Vaults (in ruins) | Neil Cunningham Barney Mains Mr T. Jamieson Teacher Abbey |
010 | The ruins of a fortified 'Grange' or farm house and court of offices situated on a commanding eminence on Barney Mains farm, the walls stand about 10 feet in height and part of the arched stone roof of the under story still remains, the name is derived from these arched roofs commonly called "The Vaults". This place is said to have been built by Sir John Seton of Barnes about 1475 when James III was engaged in war with Douglas and other Chiefs. It is said of sir John Seton that - "He made a great building at the barnes, intending that building for a court, which he did not live to accomplish, and which does not over [Continued on page 86] |
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[Page] 85List of Names collected by Robert Miller c/a [civilian assistant]
Parish of Haddington
Plan -- Trace
10 A -- 3
Object - A ruin
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Mr Miller
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Moira L- Moderator, Douglas Montgomery
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