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Greenlaw, The Square, Tron And Well
Tron (Period Unassigned), Well (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Greenlaw, The Square, Tron And Well
Classification Tron (Period Unassigned), Well (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 96804
Site Number NT74NW 44
NGR NT 711 460
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/96804
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Greenlaw
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
A map of Greenlaw dating from 1771 shows a tron to the west of the cross and a well to the east. The tron was an old form of weighing machine, used for heavy items. The public well was reportedly covered with an arch, although no trace of this structure, or the well itself, now remains.
The old map also shows a pillory by the market cross. Subjected to public ridicule and assault, criminals would have been punished here with their head and hands thrust through holes in a wooden frame.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
NT74NW 44 711 460
See also NT74NW 17
Also situated on the green or market place of Greenlaw were the tron, an ancient weighing machine to the W, and the public well which was arched and to the E of the cross. There was also a pillory at the foot of the cross. Two fairs were held here annually, one on the 3rd May (later changed to the 22nd) and the other on the last Thursday of October.
R Gibson 1905.
