Duns, Bridgend Hill
Barmkin (Medieval)
Site Name Duns, Bridgend Hill
Classification Barmkin (Medieval)
Canmore ID 58654
Site Number NT75SE 31
NGR NT 786 538
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/58654
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Duns
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
NT75SE 31 786 538.
In medieval times a bog covered the whole of the ground lying to the south of Murray Street (NT 786 538) and the only means of crossing that swamp was by a causeway at the foot of what is now Bridgend Hill. This causeway was guarded by a barmyken or fortified building standing on or near the site of the house now known as The Barniken.
W Renton 1978.
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