Adam Cardonnel-Lawson British antique dealer and collector of antiquities Date of Birth: 01.01.1746 Country: Great Britain

1. Early Life and Education
2. Antiquarian Pursuits
3. Collaboration with Francis Grose
4. Inheritance and Relocation
5. Later Years and Legacy

Early Life and Education

Adam Cardonnel was born in 1846 or 1847 as the only surviving son of Mansfield de Cardonnel, Commissioner of Scotland for the Customs and Salt Duties, and Ann Hilton. After receiving medical training, Cardonnel practiced surgery for a time.

Antiquarian Pursuits

Cardonnel's considerable wealth allowed him to indulge his passions for numismatics and antiquarianism. He became a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 1780 and served as its curator from 1782 to 1784. His article "Description of certain Roman Ruins discovered at Inveresk" appeared in the second volume of Archaeologia Scotica.

Collaboration with Francis Grose

Cardonnel significantly assisted Francis Grose during his visit to Scotland, guiding him to archaeological sites and providing him with descriptions of his extensive collections.

Inheritance and Relocation

Following the death of his relative, Hilton Lawson, in Northumberland, Cardonnel became the sole heir to his estate and moved from Scotland to England, adding Lawson to his surname. He served as High Sheriff of the county in 1796.

Later Years and Legacy

Cardonnel spent his later years primarily in Bath, where he passed away in 1820 at the age of 73. He was buried in Cramlington, Northumberland, on June 14, 1820. His son, also named Adam, died childless in 1838, ending the male line of the family.