Garleton Castle, East Lothian

Project Summary

These investigations were carried out on behalf of the Wemyss and March Estate prior to a planning application regarding this property. The main fabric of the structure is dated to the late 16th century and was originally 3 storeys in height, excluding possible attic accommodation. The truncated lodge has then been re-roofed in the late 20th century and previously converted to workers cottages during the late 18th century, with a further two re-modelling events in the late 19th and mid 20th century.

The historical background to the site is related as a narrative from AD 1214 to the present and is to be published in book form for the new owner.

Service Provision

The work was carried out in order to create a baseline data set regarding the dating, phasing, constructional history and general historical background to the structure to aid planning application, scheduled monument consent and inform architectural renovation..

Project Gallery

Detailed

Stone by stone elevations capture all the details

Mapping

Examining maps and documents help place the castle into historical context

Built to last

The Garleton Lodge south elevation, showing the various alterations

Garden Castle

Garleton Castle, late 15th century, sited on a 12th century foundation

Gunloop

One of 6 gunloops within the structure, helping to date the structure

Story in stone

Overcast skies highlight the alterations and loss of a third floor window

Publications

Connolly, D. and Yeoman, L.
Garleton Castle: Southwest Lodge, Athelstaneford, East Lothian 2012 Preliminary Report (Grey Literature report) [Garleton Castle Report 17Mb]