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Lundin Tower

28/2/2014

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Lundin Tower lies just outside the village of Lundin Links to the north west.  The above postcard was sent in 1905, so the image must pre-date that year.  Lundin Tower, as it became known, was once part of the old Lundin House which was demolished in 1876.  The tower itself is thought to date from the late 16th or early 17th century but has had many more recent alterations.  Lundin Tower is described by Historic Scotland as a: 

"6 stage rubble stair tower but with chambers on the 2 upper floors....the tower is parapeted with crenellated angle turrets at the south east and south west; these are corbelled at the upper floors.  A variety of opening of various dates including a Y-traceried window to upper-most chamber. Single storey polygonal projection to south with ogee headed openings and crenellated parapet of 19th century date."

The tower became a category B listed building in 1984 and in 1995 was incorporated into a modern private home.  The more recent photograph was taken post-conversion and is taken from the Lundin Ladies Golf Course.  More in the next post on the history of Lundin House.
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Alistair Paterson
22/2/2018 01:28:46 pm

A researcher descendant of Polish Paratrooper based at Largo House Estate during World War 2 has discovered the site of the parachute training tower. Just why the tower was based here when the 5000-7000 troops who undertook trading and were billeted at Largo House Estate is unknown. The trading tower was the forerunner of similar trading towers to be be built in England and beyond. A picture of the training tower can be viewed on swooping eagle.com and the concrete plinth approx 15' x 15' is still evident.
Close by and now within the enclosure of Gamekeepers Cottage lies the ruin of a Chapel. Was this part of the original Lundie Estate and does anyone have any information?

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Vintage Lundin Links
25/2/2018 02:30:29 am

The research you mention is excellent and it is fantastic that the site of the jumping tower has been identified. As another descendent of a Polish paratrooper, I can't wait to visit and see it for myself. I will add a link to the swooping eagle site shortly. Also - watch this space for more on the 'chapel' or doocot that you mention. I have some information and images to share on that - coming soon....

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