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Hoprig
Cist (Prehistoric)
Site Name Hoprig
Classification Cist (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Cockburnspath Townhead
Canmore ID 58716
Site Number NT76NE 1
NGR NT 753 667
NGR Description NT c. 753 667
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/58716
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Cockburnspath
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT76NE 1 c. 753 667
A 'British grave' was ploughed up some years ago on Hoprig farm (NT 753 667) above the tree-sheltered site of Cockburnspath Townhead, a now obsolete steading.
J Hardy 1879.
Local enquiries failed to establish this site.
Visited by OS (JLD) 29 October 1954.
The site of this probable cist cannot now be ascertained.
RCAHMS 1980.
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
