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The farm buildings at Overfield are being gutted, in preparation for restoration to residential use.

The damaged 'No Thoroughfare' sign is superfluous due to dense woods.

There is no shortage of interesting steadings in East Lothian, but Papple is unusually striking. It is described as Germanic in style, with a steep pyramid over the archway which is the access to the courtyard, stables, cattle courts and... (more)

A substantial house near Overfield.

Mid 19th century farm steading. The entrance range is in Germanic style with a pointed-arch opening to doocot in roof. The pyramid spire is topped by a decorative weathervane.

Located on the northwest side of the junction between Whittinghame Water and Papple. 3 arms, 1 missing, and annulus finial. An arm B6370: GARVALD 1¼ / STENTON 1½ has been lost some time after 2014, see... (more)

In the 19th century, many farms built engine houses to power threshing machines. This one at Overfield, near Whittingehame, is a fine example and is one of thirty such steam engine houses which still survive in East Lothian. Ref : Tom Orr

Mid to late C19th. Category B listed. Both Historic Scotland and RCAHMS (Royal Commission On The Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland) provide information about this group of buildings. Historic Scotland's Statutory List... (more)

Below Papple. Looking downstream.

Mid 19th century farm and steadings. There is and engine house (chimney) adjoined to the north range. The main entrance bay has a pyramidal roof containing a doocot.