Gallow Knowe
Cist (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Gallow Knowe
Classification Cist (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 49859
Site Number NT13NW 14
NGR NT 112 358
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/49859
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Broughton, Glenholm And Kilbucho
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Tweeddale
- Former County Peebles-shire
NT13NW 14 112 358.
The New Statistical Account records (NSA 1845), that in the early 19th century a cist containing a skeleton was found on Gallow Knowe (NT 112 358), a natural ridge. No remains of the cist can now be seen.
RCAHMS 1967, visited 1958; Information from R W Feachem notebook No.12, 1958.
No evidence of antiquity on Gallow Knowe, the highest point of which is at NT 1129 3586. There is a slight mound at this position, it is probably natural.
Visited by OS(EGC) 9 June 1964.
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
