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Seton, ancient par., now in Tranent par., Haddingtonshire; the church (14th century), 1½ mile NE. of Tranent, is an interesting ruin; Seton Palace, built in the reign of James V., stood near the church, and was the seat of the Lords Seton, Earls of Winton; S. House, seat, occupies the site of the ancient palace.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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Feature Description: | "ancient parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
Administrative units: | East Lothian ScoCnty |
Place: | Seton |
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