Archaeology Notes

Event ID 706063

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/706063

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(NS 83934713) Tower of Hallbar (NR)

OS 6" map (1913)

Hallbar Tower appears to date from the 16th century, though a much higher antiquity is often claimed for it. It is rubble-built, and practically square on plan, rising four storeys to the parapet, with a garret chamber above.

The tower though it has stood unoccupied for years, is complete and in a good state of preservation. It was the fortalice of the Barony of Braidwood in 1581.

N G Tranter 1935

The Tower of Hallbar is correctly described by Tranter. It is in good condition, though unoccupied.

Visited by OS (AC) 16 June 1959

Scheduled as Hallbar Tower, Barmkin.

Information from Historic Scotland, scheduling document dated 8 December 2000.