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Old Photograph Carriden House Bo'ness Scotland
Old photograph of Carriden House near Bo'ness in West Lothian, Scotland. Carriden House is located within a 2nd century Roman fort, which formed the eastern end of the Antonine Wall. A tower probably stood on this site in the 16th century, and this was rebuilt or replaced in 1602 by John Hamilton of Lettrick. The tower was purchased later in the 17th century by the Mylne family, a prominent dynasty of masons and architects, and a west wing was added by Alexander Mylne. During the 18th century the house had many owners, and landscaping works were carried out in the grounds. In 1814, the house was bought by Admiral Sir George Johnstone Hope, born 1767, died 1818, a veteran naval officer. His son Sir James Hope, born 1808, died 1881, made further alterations to the building, and also established the estate village of Muirhouses. The estate has changed hands several more times.
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