Selkirk Common, Gala Rig, Race Course
Racecourse (18th Century)
Site Name Selkirk Common, Gala Rig, Race Course
Classification Racecourse (18th Century)
Canmore ID 302602
Site Number NT42NE 364
NGR NT 49612 27549
NGR Description Centred NT 49612 27549
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/302602
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Selkirk
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Selkirkshire
NT42NE 364 centred 49612 27549
A horse racing circuit has been identified from oblique aerial views taken in 2009 (RCAHMSAP 2009), on Gala Rig part of Selkirk Common.
The racecourse is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Roxburghshire 1863, sheet xiii), which shows a elongated oval circuit. The 2nd Edition also shows a 'Paddock' at NT 49301 27469, which along with the racecourse is also shown on the current OS digital maps.
Information from RCAHMS (DE), February 2010
