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Ayton Castle
Tower House (Medieval)
Site Name Ayton Castle
Classification Tower House (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Huildie's Tower; Huldie's Tower; Wall Tower; Ayton, Old Castle
Canmore ID 60259
Site Number NT96SW 67
NGR NT 928 613
NGR Description NT c. 928 613
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/60259
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Ayton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT96SW 67 c. 928 613
For (present) Ayton Castle (NT 92895 61379) and associated buildings, see NT96SW 62.00.
'In the vicinity of Ayton Castle (NT96SW 62, at NT 928 613) stood smaller fortalices called Huildie's Tower and the Wall Tower, the residences of smaller proprietors called Huildie and Orkney who held land as vassals of the barons of Ayton.'
A A Carr 1836.
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
