What is recorded here
Newhall House stands in Midlothian as a medieval castle and chapel, its stones marked by centuries of local life. The exact position is known within ten metres, yet the interior remains closed to casual curiosity. A chapel inside a castle suggests worship and defense shared one roof, perhaps born from fear or pride.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Newhall House as Castle (medieval), Chapel (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Newhall House, a medieval castle and chapel, was likely built by a local noble family in the late medieval period, though specific builders and dates remain undocumented. It is remembered for its historical and architectural significance as part of Scotland's medieval landscape.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Newhall HouseSundial (early 19th Century) (1810) · 88 yd
Lonely BieldCottage (modern) · 425 yd
Harbour CraigCovenanters Meeting Place (17th Century), Natural Feature (period Unknown) · 678 yd
KitleyknoweColliery (period Unassigned) · 856 yd
Nine Mile Burn, Whitehill CottageNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1023 yd
Joppa WoodWood · 1.6 mi
Fairliehope HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
Deepsyke ForestForest · 1.8 mi
Braid LawMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
BraidwoodNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.0 mi
Sandstone outcrops, Mid HillMountain or hill · 3.4 mi
Ravensneuk CastleCastle (medieval) · 3.4 mi