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Foulshiels Hill, 'tibby Tamson's Grave'
Gravestone (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Foulshiels Hill, 'tibby Tamson's Grave'
Classification Gravestone (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 54300
Site Number NT42NW 34
NGR NT 4357 2959
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/54300
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Selkirk
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Selkirkshire
NT42NW 34 4357 2959
Tibby Tamson's Grave: A woman of that name, who committed suicide in Selkirk, was buried here according to custom, this being the point where the common lands of Selkirk are joined by the estates of Bowhill and Philiphaugh. A crude stone, carved I H / I THOMSON / FS 1790, marks the spot.
Name Book 1858
Sbc Note (15 April 2016)
Visibility: Standing structure or monument.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
