Hownam Steeple
Rig And Furrow (Medieval) - (Post Medieval), Settlement (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Hownam Steeple
Classification Rig And Furrow (Medieval) - (Post Medieval), Settlement (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 256405
Site Number NT71NE 165
NGR NT 7822 1959
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/256405
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Hownam
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
NT71NE 165 7822 1959
This settlement is situated on the summit of Hownam Steeple and has been recorded on oblique aerial photographs (RCAHMSAP 2000). It is roughly oval on plan and what may be the stances of several timber house can be seen in the interior, along with at least one small quarry. There is a small area of straight rig on a terrace to the ESE of the settlement.
Information from RCAHMS (DCC) 31 March 2004
