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The Royal Burgh of Haddington (Scots: Haidintoun, [2] Scottish Gaelic: Baile Adainn) is a town in East Lothian, Scotland. It is the main administrative, cultural and geographical centre for East Lothian. It lies about 17 miles (27 kilometres) east of Edinburgh. [3]
Giffordgate in Haddington is also reputedly the birth place of the famous ecclesiastical reformer John Knox in 1505. Show More. East Lothian. Visitor information for Haddington including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink.
Born in Giffordgate, a street in Haddington, East Lothian, Knox is believed to have been educated at the University of St Andrews and worked as a notary-priest. Influenced by early church reformers such as George Wishart, he joined the movement to reform the Scottish Church.
Miller, however, states that this is based on the fact that a family called Knox lived in a house in the Giffordgate; this family did not go to reside there until 3 years after the reformer had died in 1572.
Mar 9, 2018 · The Nungate Bridge is one of Scotland’s oldest bridges dating from the 16th century. A bridge is thought to have been at the site since at least 1282 linking the east side of Haddington to the once separate barony Nungate and Giffordgate.
May 27, 2024 · John Knox was born around 1514 in Giffordgate, a street in Haddington, East Lothian. His father, William Knox, was a merchant, and although little is known about his mother beyond her maiden name, Sinclair, it is believed she died when Knox was young.
Nov 26, 2018 · The average price for a property in Giffordgate, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 is £365,563 over the last year. Explore Rightmove house prices to find out how much properties sold for in Giffordgate, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41.
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