Following the launch of trove.scot in February 2025 we are now planning the retiral of some of our webservices. Canmore will be switched off on 24th June 2025. Information about the closure can be found on the HES website: Retiral of HES web services | Historic Environment Scotland
Hoppringle
Castle (Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Hoppringle
Classification Castle (Medieval)(Possible)
Canmore ID 54635
Site Number NT45SW 14
NGR NT 4332 5107
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/54635
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Stow
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Midlothian
NT45SW 14 4332 5107.
There are the remains of an ancient castle at Hoppringle.
NSA 1845
Hoppringle farmhouse is situated on the site of an old castle, a portion of the wall, about 4' thick, forming part of the stable.
Name Book 1853
Hoppringle farm, now deserted, is at NT 4332 5107. There is no trace of a castle to be seen.
Visited by OS (BS) 8 August 1975
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
