Howliston Tower
Farmhouse (Post Medieval), Farmstead (Medieval), Farmstead (Post Medieval), Tower House (Medieval)
Site Name Howliston Tower
Classification Farmhouse (Post Medieval), Farmstead (Medieval), Farmstead (Post Medieval), Tower House (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Howliston Farm
Canmore ID 54479
Site Number NT44NW 1
NGR NT 4121 4893
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/54479
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Stow
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Midlothian
NT44NW 1 4121 4893.
(NT 4121 4893) Tower (NR) (remains of)
OS 25" map (1967)
The remains of Howliston Tower, an ancient castle with 4ft thick walls, are incorporated in the present farmhouse. According to Stow parish register it was occupied by John Hume in 1626 and James Mitchell in 1690.
NSA 1845; Name Book 1853
The ruins of this tower measure 11.1m x 6.6m over walls 1.1m thick.
Visited by OS (WDJ) 14 January 1965.
Sbc Note
Visibility: Upstanding building, which may not be intact.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
Sbc Note
1854: Howliston shown, having a threshing Mill.
The first reference to Sir Ric. de Hulotistun 1296 Bain and "terra de Howeleston" 1335-6,1336-7 Bain.
Information from Scottish Borders Council Historic Environment Record
(n.d.)
