Oldhamstocks

Oldhamstocks

Coordinates: 55°55′34″N 2°24′32″W / 55.926°N 2.409°W / 55.926; -2.409

Oldhamstocks
Scots: Aldhamstocks
Oldhamstocks is located in East Lothian
Oldhamstocks

 Oldhamstocks shown within East Lothian
Population 193 (2001)
OS grid reference NT7470
Parish Oldhamstocks
Council area East Lothian
Lieutenancy area East Lothian
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Cockburnspath
Postcode district TD13
Dialling code 01368
Police Lothian and Borders
Fire Lothian and Borders
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament East Lothian
Scottish Parliament East Lothian
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Oldhamstocks or Aldhamstocks ("old dwelling place") is a civil parish and small village in the east of East Lothian, Scotland, overlooking the North Sea. It has a population of 193, and overlooks the North Sea. The parish church was consecrated in 1292.

The summer Gala Day hosts activities such as sporting events. There is also judging of vegetables, plants and artwork.

Oldhamstocks is the birthplace of John Broadwood (1732–1812), piano maker and founder of Broadwood and Sons.

See also

External links

v · East Lothian Towns & Villages

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