Phantassie
| Phantassie | |
| East Lothian | |
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NT597772 |
| Location: | 55°59’12"N, 2°38’51"W |
| Data | |
| Postcode: | EH40 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | East Lothian |
Phantassie is an agricultural hamlet near East Linton in East Lothian. It is close to the River Tyne, Preston Mill, and Prestonkirk Parish Church.
The 704-acre Phantassie Farm and Workshop, presently owned by Hamilton Farmers, is the birthplace and childhood home of the civil engineer John Rennie the Elder (1761-1821), and his brother George Rennie (1749-1828). John Rennie is commemorated at Phantassie by balusters taken from Waterloo Bridge in London, which he designed.[1] The estate was formerly the property of the Countess of Aberdeen, until bought by the Rennie family in the 18th century.[1] The 18th century main house is a category A listed building, while the farmstead is category B listed.[1]
Phantassie Doocot
- Main article: Phantassie Doocot
Phantassie Doocot is a "beehive" doocot, or dovecote owned by the National Trust for Scotland, along with the nearby Preston Mill. It was built in the 16th century, and has an unusual parapet in the shape of a horseshoe.[2]
Phantassie walled garden has been used for over 150 years and is dedicated to the rearing of Gloucester and Berkshire pigs, as well as Black Rock hens and organic produce.
Outside links
- National Trust for Scotland webpage for Phantassie Doocot
- Family life at Phantassie in the mid-1870s
- Aerial photos of Phantassie from RCAHMS
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Phantassie House Listed Building Report". Historic Scotland. http://hsewsf.sedsh.gov.uk/hslive/portal.hsstart?P_HBNUM=14503. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
- ↑ "Phantassie Doocot Listed Building Report". RCAHMS. http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/pls/portal/newcanmore.newcandig_details_gis?inumlink=56211. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
