Cavers
Village (Medieval)
Site Name Cavers
Classification Village (Medieval)
Canmore ID 342171
Site Number NT51NW 124
NGR NT 54100 15600
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/342171
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Cavers
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
Scottish Borders Smr Note
Derived from the Old English "cafor" meaning "the enclosures". It was burnt by an English force under Lord Dacre in league with Sir Walter Scott of Branxholme. In 1545 it was brent, rased and cast downe by the Earl of Hertford. According to the National Statistical Account the 'town' of Cavers was laid waste by the English Forces in 1596.
Sbc Note
Visibility: Unknown. The state of preservation of this structure or monument is unknown.
Information from Scottish Borders Council.