Castles · Central Scotland
Tranent
Tranent — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tranent is a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Tranent is a castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance within the region.
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Background
History
The name is thought to be of Brythonic origin, possibly containing the elements Tre and Nant, meaning town over the stream Travernant. Tranent was once an important mining town, and coal was first worked there in the thirteenth century by the monks of Newbattle Abbey who mined a nearby 2.5m / 7 ft thick coal deposit called the "Great Seam". The town possesses the oldest coal-mining charter (1202–1218) in Great Britain, and the history of coal mining in Scotland is mirrored in the history of the coal heughs, mines and pits of Tranent. Tranent is now a commuter town supporting the south-east of Scotland and, more specifically, Edinburgh. The Massacre of Tranent took place in 1797, when local…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9450, -2.9540
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH33 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikipedia: Tranent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tranent?
- Tranent is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH33 1AA).
- Does Tranent charge admission?
- Tranent typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tranent?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH33 1AA. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.