Preston Tower is a ruined L-plan keep in the ancient Scottish village of Prestonpans. The original structure, some of which may date from the 14th century, has four storeys with a further two storeys were added above the parapet in 1626. It was burnt by the Earl of Hertford in 1544 during the Rough Wooing, and by Oliver Cromwell in 1650. After being restored it burnt again, accidentally, in 1663 and was abandoned for the nearby Preston House, East Lothian. One of the Hamilton family was the noted covenanter Robert Hamilton, a commander in the battles of Drumclog and Bothwell Brig.
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Preston Tower, Prestonpans, East Lothian, ScotlandMore information:
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