Russells Cairn |
| Hob Uid: 299 | |
Location :
Scottish Borders
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : NT8553015210 |
| Summary : The remains of a substantial round cairn of Bronze Age date situated high on the summit of the border ridge known as Windy Gyle. It was also reused as a marker defining the boundary between England and Scotland. It is composed of bare angular rock and measures 14 metres in diameter and stands to a maximum height of 2.2 metres. The cairn is traditionally connected with Lord Russell, it is said, was slain there in July 1585 by the Scots. Scheduled. |
More information : (NT 85531521) Russell's Cairn (NR) (1)
Russell's Cairn, on the summit of Windy Gyle (2034 O D ) may well be
of Bronze Age date; it is circular, 55 ft in diameter by 8 ft in
height and is almost intact apart from a reduction and levelling of
the top to form a base for a modern extension. It shows no sign of
internal construction. (See Illustration Card.) Its name comes from
Lord Russell who met his death "at a day of truce held at Cocklaw" in
1585. It is doubtful if this was the scene of the murder and the
attribution may be relatively recent. (2-3)
Russel's Cairn is as described. (4)
No change. Resurveyed at 10,000 (5)
NT 856 152; NT 862 155; NT 850 153. Russell's cairn and two adjacent
cairns on Windy Gyle, Kidland. Scheduled No ND/164. (6)
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