Tyninghame facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NT610791 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Dunbar |
| Postcode district | EH42 |
| Dialling code | 01620 870xxx |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Tyninghame is a small village located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is about two miles north-east of East Linton. Tyninghame shares its name with the nearby village of Whitekirk. Together, they form the parish of Whitekirk and Tyninghame.
History of Tyninghame Village
Tyninghame is a very old area. It became part of the Whitekirk parish in 1761. The name "Tyninghame" comes from an old language called Northumbrian. It means Hamlet on the Tyne, which is a small village by the River Tyne.
The first church in Tyninghame was started by Saint Baldred. He was a special kind of religious person called an Anchorite, who lived alone for religious reasons. People called him the "Apostle of the Lothians" because he helped spread Christianity in the area.
In 941 AD, a Viking leader named Anlaf the Dane attacked and destroyed the church and village of Tyninghame. Not much is known about the early priests here. However, in 1342, a priest named Peter de Vetericampo left his role. Patrick de Lochris took over with the support of King David and Queen Joan.
Who Owned Tyninghame?
The oldest records show that the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews owned Tyninghame. This was probably because of its connection to Saint Baldred. From the late 1000s, the Lauder of The Bass family lived on and managed the land.
In 1617, the Lauder family was in charge of the church. They even bought new items for communion, which is a church ceremony. Sometimes, relations between the church and the local landowners were difficult. In 1628, the Tyninghame estate was sold to the Earl of Haddington.
In 1761, the Earl of Haddington decided to move Tyninghame village. He moved it from its original spot to the west of Tyninghame House. This was done to create a beautiful landscaped park around the house.
Tyninghame House
Tyninghame House is a large, important building located east of the village. It is near where the River Tyne meets the sea. The house is right next to where the old village used to be. You can still see parts of Saint Baldred's church in the gardens.
There was a manor house at Tyninghame as early as 1094. It was also owned by the Lauder of The Bass family. In 1617, Isabella Hepburn, Lady Bass, added more parts to the house. In the 1600s, the house was sold to the Earl of Haddington.
The house you see today was mostly built in 1829. The 9th Earl of Haddington hired an architect named William Burn. He made the house much bigger in a style called Baronial. In 1987, the items inside the house were sold. The house itself was then divided into several apartments.
See also
- List of places in East Lothian
- Canty Bay
