Hillhouse Tower
Tower House (Medieval)
Site Name Hillhouse Tower
Classification Tower House (Medieval)
Canmore ID 67936
Site Number NY58NW 4
NGR NY 5053 8707
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/67936
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Castleton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
NY58NW 4 5053 8707.
(NY 5053 8707) Hillhouse Tower (NR) (Site of)
OS 6" map (1957)
Pont (1608) indicated "Hillhouse" at the head of a tributary (Tweeden Burn ?) which joins the Liddel between Mangerton and Whithaugh, on the left bank. The foundations of Hillhouse, a strong square tower, remained in 1795 and the site was pointed out by two local informants in 1858.
OSA 1795; Name Book 1858
The published site falls on level ground in an area of mature forestry. There is no apparent trace of a structure. Despite the nearby names 'Castle Hill' (name: NY 505 869, but also under afforestation) and 'Hillhouse Wood'. (name: NY 502 867), Dr Robson (Hawick Museum) has no documentary evidence to support the alleged existence of a strong tower in this locality.
Visited by OS (JRL) 7 August 1979
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