Houndwood, Hunting Lodge
Hunting Lodge (Period Unassigned), Tower House (Medieval)
Site Name Houndwood, Hunting Lodge
Classification Hunting Lodge (Period Unassigned), Tower House (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Houndwood House Policies
Canmore ID 59929
Site Number NT86SW 31
NGR NT 842 638
NGR Description NT c. 842 638
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/59929
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Coldingham
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT86SW 31 c. 842 638
NT86SE 5.00 85426 63013 Houndwood House
The prior of Coldingham Priory (NT96NW 119) established hunting quarters for the accommodation for himself and guests at Houndwood (NT 842 638).
A A Carr 1836.
A tower at Houndwood was demolished during 18th century improvements.
G Chalmers 1887-1902.
Sbc Note
Visibility: This is an upstanding building.
Information from Scottish Borders Council.
Sbc Note
Original keep appears to have been an oblong structure with vaulted basement; turnpike stair inNE corner and another smaller stair in thicknessof wall in NW corner. Much modernised by the building of a new front with crowstep gables on Nside and other alterations.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
