Swinton
Bastle (Medieval)
Site Name Swinton
Classification Bastle (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Mykyll Swynton
Canmore ID 59570
Site Number NT84NW 6
NGR NT 83 47
NGR Description NT c. 83 47
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/59570
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Swinton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
Sources record the destruction of a 'bastile' at a site called 'Mykyll Swinton' in 1482.
Bastles were a type of fortified house characteristic of the Borders region. This particular example appears to have been destroyed during an invasion of Scotland led by Alexander, Duke of Albany. Following his exile by his brother, King James III, Albany returned to Scotland with an English army, resulting in the first major invasion of Scotland to take place for over 80 years.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
NT84NW 6 c. 83 47.
A 'bastile' at 'Mykyll Swynton' was destroyed in 1482. (A A Carr 1836). (Swinton: NT 8347)
RCAHMS 1980.
