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Brief description of site

The grounds at Seton House include woodland, an ornamental woodland garden in a dell and two walled gardens. One of these has walls dating from the 16th century, but no trace of the formal gardens of this period remains.

Brief history of site

Seton House was built in the late 18th century, following the demolition of Seton Palace.

Location information:

Locality: Cockenzie and Port Seton

Local Authorities:

East Lothian; Longniddry

Historical County: East Lothian

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 66 Grid Ref: NT417751
Latitude: 55.96535 Longitude: -2.935507

Key information:

Form of site: country estate

Current use of site: Ornamental

Context or principal building: house

Main period of development: Late 18th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 12.1

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