MenuPrestonpans, East Lothian
Prestonpans is a small town in East Lothian, best known as the site of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. The town has a history dating back to the 11th century and in its long life Prestonpans has gathered some impressive examples of historical architecture, such as the Preston Tower and the doocot and the local Mercat Cross, which is the only one of its kind which remains in its original form and location. Prestonpans is within the council area of East Lothian.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: East Lothian
Lat, Long: 55.959536,-2.9842359
Grid Reference: NT 3864 7449
Civil Parish: Prestonpans CP
Council Area: East Lothian CA
Police Area: Scotland (The Lothians and Scottish Borders) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 36859
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Prestonpans,_East_Lothian_36859
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: East Lothian
Lat, Long: 55.959536,-2.9842359
Grid Reference: NT 3864 7449
Civil Parish: Prestonpans CP
Council Area: East Lothian CA
Police Area: Scotland (The Lothians and Scottish Borders) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 36859
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Prestonpans,_East_Lothian_36859
Peruse East Lothian on Wikishire