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Turn Again Stone

Standing Stone (Period Unknown)

Site Name Turn Again Stone

Classification Standing Stone (Period Unknown)

Canmore ID 353691

Site Number NT53SW 284

NGR NT 51350 34080

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Scottish Borders, The
  • Parish Melrose
  • Former Region Borders
  • Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
  • Former County Roxburghshire

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Sbc Note (15 April 2016)

Visibility: Standing structure or monument.

Information from Scottish Borders Council

Sbc Note

The Turn Again stone traditionally was erected in 1526 to commorate the site where Elliot killed Ker of Cessford following the Battle of Melrose/Skirmish Hill. The stone could have greater antiquity than this.

Information from Scottish Borders Council

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