'Helvellyn' , Quair Water
Village (Period Unassigned)
Site Name 'Helvellyn' , Quair Water
Classification Village (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Fethan
Canmore ID 53184
Site Number NT33SW 10
NGR NT 3068 3352
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/53184
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Traquair
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Tweeddale
- Former County Peebles-shire
NT33SW 10 3068 3352.
Along the old road which leads west over Fethan Hill from south of Traquair Church was a place or village named Helvellyn, often mentioned in forest charters.
J Wilson 1894
NT 3068 3352. The supposed site of the village was pointed out on the map by Mr. Elder, of Kirkhouse Farm, and where he had seen building foundations many years ago. Nothing is visible on the ground.
Visited by OS (WDJ) 4 June 1962 and (BS) 10 September 1974
Sbc Note
Visibility: Evidence for this site, or the origins of this site, comes from documentary sources. Nothing may be visible at this location.
Information from SBC.