Historic Bankton House
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Historic Bankton House
Image: © James Denham Taken: 13 Nov 2009
Situated between Prestonpans and Tranent in East Lothian just off the Johnnie Cope Road. Bankton began life known as Holy Stop which, ultimately became Olivestob. There was an ecclesiastical establishment there from the 12th. to the 16th. centuries. Mystery descends when it comes to who and when owned the house after the Scottish Reformation with many families claiming occupancy at various times. The most famous owner of Bankton, in local terms at least, was Colonel James Gardiner who lived at the house from 1742 until his death in September 1745. Col. Gardiner was an officer with the government forces who faced the Highland rebel army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart (the Bonnie Prince) on September, 21st., 1745, when he was cut down within sight of his home. He died the following day at Tranent Kirk manse and was interred in Tranent kirkyard.
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