This gateway was built in the middle of the 19th century and is said to be a direct copy of an ancient gateway to Rome. Newbattle Lodge was formerly the west lodge gateway to the large estate at Newbattle. The Marquis of Lothian’s huge house had been built upon the site of Newbattle Abbey incorporating parts of the abbey and was presented to Newbattle Abbey as an adult education college just before the war and is used for education and events. The grounds with  woodland are fairly extensive and have often featured in my blips.  The lodge is now part of the Archview Care Home.