Preston Tower, 15th century tower house in Prestonpans, Scotland.
The L-shaped tower rises four stories high with thick stone walls, featuring a vaulted basement and an iron entrance gate leading to a pit prison.
Preston Tower endured multiple attacks, including destruction by the Earl of Hertford in 1544 and Cromwell's forces in 1650, before a fire in 1663 led to abandonment.
The National Trust for Scotland maintains this monument, which represents the architectural evolution of defensive structures in medieval Scottish nobility residences.
Recent restoration work includes new interpretation boards, garden seating areas, and an external staircase that allows visitors to access the tower interior.
The first-floor vaulted hall contains a substantial fireplace and a concealed chamber, accessed through an exterior stairway constructed during recent renovations.
Location: East Lothian
Location: Prestonpans
Part of: Preston Tower and Dovecot
Website: https://prestontower.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.95570,-2.97810
Latest update: March 29, 2025 02:10
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