Chirnside
Tower (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Chirnside
Classification Tower (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 59656
Site Number NT85NE 26
NGR NT 869 560
NGR Description NT c. 869 560
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/59656
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Chirnside
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT85NE 26 c. 869 560.
A tower, reported to have been built by an Earl of Dunbar, and 'conveniently situated for observation' stood hard by Chirside churchyard (NT 869 560). It was demolished 'not so long ago'.
Statistical Account (OSA) 1795.
There is no evidence of a tower here.
Visited by OS (JP) 14 December 1972.
Listed.
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
