Hallrule
Tower House (Medieval), Village (Medieval)
Site Name Hallrule
Classification Tower House (Medieval), Village (Medieval)
Canmore ID 55324
Site Number NT51SE 31
NGR NT 59 14
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/55324
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Hobkirk
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
NT51SE 31 59 14
Pitcairn states that in 1502 Hallrule or Hawroull was held by George Turnbull. Its 'town' was one of those burned by the Marquis of Dorset in 1523, and by the Armstrongs of Liddesdale in 1544. The 'town' is again mentioned in 1632.
R Pitcairn 1833; OPS 1851
Hallrule Tower was burnt and dismantled by the English in 1545. (Hallrule Farm: buildings at NT 593 140)
G Tancred 1907
