Peebles, Castle Banks
Building (20th Century), Road Block (20th Century)
Site Name Peebles, Castle Banks
Classification Building (20th Century), Road Block (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Peebles Defences; Neidpath Castle
Canmore ID 158475
Site Number NT24SW 113
NGR NT 2341 4059
NGR Description NT 2341 4059 and NT 2340 4063
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/158475
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Peebles
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Tweeddale
- Former County Peebles-shire
NT24SW 113 2341 4059
A road-block and flame trap on the A72 public road, to the W of Neidpath Castle (NT24SW 22.00). A brick built structure survives above the road at the point where the tank of the flame trap was situated. No remains were found of the road block and it is assumed that it has been demolished.
J Guy 1999; NMRS MS 810/8, 4,6
Sbc Note (15 April 2016)
Visibility: Standing structure or monument.
Information from Scottish Borders Council