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Thornton Castle

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East Lothian Bridges , Thornton Bridge between Innerwick and Oldhamstocks geograph.org.uk 2251004
East Lothian Bridges , Thornton Bridge between Innerwick and Oldhamstocks geograph.org.uk 2251004

Thornton Castle was a Scottish fortress belonging to the Montgomery family and subsequently Lord Home near Innerwick in East Lothian. Thornton Castle was on the opposite side of Thornton Glen to Innerwick Castle, which is a mile east of Innerwick village. It was blown up in September 1547.

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N 55.954434 ° E -2.425256 °
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Thornton Bridge
EH42 1QT
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