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Hoppringle

Castle (Medieval)(Possible)

Site Name Hoppringle

Classification Castle (Medieval)(Possible)

Canmore ID 54635

Site Number NT45SW 14

NGR NT 4332 5107

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Scottish Borders, The
  • Parish Stow
  • Former Region Borders
  • Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
  • Former County Midlothian

Archaeology Notes

NT45SW 14 4332 5107.

There are the remains of an ancient castle at Hoppringle.

NSA 1845

Hoppringle farmhouse is situated on the site of an old castle, a portion of the wall, about 4' thick, forming part of the stable.

Name Book 1853

Hoppringle farm, now deserted, is at NT 4332 5107. There is no trace of a castle to be seen.

Visited by OS (BS) 8 August 1975

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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

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