Saughtree, 'kid's Wa's'
Farmstead (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Saughtree, 'kid's Wa's'
Classification Farmstead (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 67983
Site Number NY59NE 9
NGR NY 5643 9645
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/67983
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Castleton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
NY59NE 9 c.5643 9645.
(NY 5643 9645) "On the south side of the Liddel, almost directly opposite to Saughtree School-House, there is a spot on the green brae side, which still bears traces of a human habitation. It is known by the name of Kid's Wa's. It is said to be the site of the residence of Helen Kid of whom is told the story of Helen Kid's Curse.
A Jeffrey 1864
The site of Kid's Wa's was pointed out by Mr Frank Turnbull, shepherd and antiquarian, in a line with the Saughtree Bridge across Dowston Burn, a little up a green brae on Thorlieshope ground. Kid's Wa's are now down. They were the original holding of the family of Eliott of Stobs. 'Helen's Kid's Curse is connected with this habitation.
J Hardy 1890
Enquiries failed to locate the site of this farmstead.
Visited by OS (JLD) 6 October 1960
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
