Larriston Tower
Tower House (Medieval)
Site Name Larriston Tower
Classification Tower House (Medieval)
Alternative Name(s) Upper Larriston
Canmore ID 67998
Site Number NY59SE 1
NGR NY 5555 9370
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/67998
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Castleton
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Roxburgh
- Former County Roxburghshire
NY59SE 1 5555 9370.
(NY 5555 9370 Larriston Tower (NR) (Site of)
OS 6" map (1957)
The published site falls in an old limestone quarry. At nearby Upper Larriston (NY 5554 9392), a stone-built, late 18th century cottage, a carved stone inscribed with the date 1677 and an Elliot monogram has been inserted into the SW wall. The owner has no knowledge of from where it came.
Dr Robson (curator, Hawick Museum) confirms the name and general siting of the tower which his researches show was unlikely to be in the vicinity of the present Larriston House (see NY59SW 13).
Visited by OS (JRL) 24 August 1979
See also NY59SW 13.
Field Visit (24 August 1979)
The published site falls in an old limestone quarry. At nearby Upper Larriston (NY 5554 9392), a stone-built, late 18th century cottage, a carved stone inscribed with the date 1677 and an Elliot monogram has been inserted into the SW wall. The owner has no knowledge of from where it came.
Dr Robson (curator, Hawick Museum) confirms the name and general siting of the tower which his researches show was unlikely to be in the vicinity of the present Larriston House (see NY59SW 13).
Visited by OS (JRL) 24 August 1979
Desk Based Assessment (6 May 2014 - 15 May 2014)
Addyman Archaeology were contacted by UPM Tillhill Ltd. in order to undertake an archaeological survey and Desk Based Assessment (DBA) of the area known as Larriston in the Scottish Borders. It is proposed to plant the area with forestry. An overall total of 66 identified cultural heritage sites within the boundaries of the Larriston site. These were of varying cultural heritage significance and the vast majority will be impacted by the development to some degree. It is recommended that the planting avoids all visible, above ground sites recorded during the walkover. All sites identified during the walkover should be marked out on the ground by the archaeological team prior to the site works commencing. It is recommended two sets of lime kilns undergo a basic level of archaeological recording and are subjected to a programme of interpretation, with increased access through promoted walks.
Information from Oasis (addymana1-177405) 4 October 2018
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