Tinnis Burn
Tower House (Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Tinnis Burn
Classification Tower House (Medieval)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Grenehag Tower; Liddel Water
Canmore ID 67884
Site Number NY48SE 10
NGR NY 474 831
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/67884
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Castleton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
NY48SE 10 c. 474 831.
(Approx NY 474 831) A map in the British Museum dated December 1590 marks 'Lard o' Jockes Grenehag' with a tower symbol, N of the confluence of the Tinnis Burn with the Liddel Water, and W of the latter.
A Jeffrey 1864
The indicated site falls on flat land under pasture; no remains of a tower could be seen. The researches of Dr Robson (Hawick Museum) substantiate the named occupation in this general area, but suggests a form of stronghouse was unlikely.
Visited by OS (TRG) 2 July 1979.
Sbc Note (21 March 2016)
Visibility: This was the site of an archaeological monument, which may no longer be visible.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
