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Fruid Castle
Castle (Medieval)
Site Name Fruid Castle
Classification Castle (Medieval)
Canmore ID 49742
Site Number NT11NW 2
NGR NT 1065 1803
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/49742
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Tweedsmuir
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Tweeddale
- Former County Peebles-shire
NT11NW 2 1065 1803.
(NT 1065 1803) The site of Fruid Castle, which is now marked by some grassy mounds and a few old trees, is said to be near the house at Fruid. The Castle is thought to have been built before Oliver Castle (NT02NE 1 ), which was erected by the Frasers who also built Fruid - in the latter part of the twelfth century.
J W Buchan and H Paton 1927; W Grant 1948
The supposed site of Fruid Castle now lies in part of the Fruid Reservoir.
Visited by OS (J P) 13 November 1974.
Sbc Note (21 March 2016)
Visibility: This was the site of an archaeological monument, which may no longer be visible.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
Previously also listed under duplicate site NT96SW 510 -CANCELLED. HES (LCK) 11.6.2024
