Gilnockie Tower - Hollows, Canonbie
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 55° 05.869 W 002° 58.187
30U E 501928 N 6105677
Gilnockie Tower is notorious for its most famous residents. A Border Reiver family who stole livestock and goods from across the border. The tower is a Category A listed building, and now houses the Clan Armstrong centre.
Waymark Code: WMQNG7
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/08/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Originally known as Hollows Tower. not to be confused with nearby ruin Gilnockie Castle (see Streetmap). The tower is a fortified building with the ground floor unoccupied and entrance to the storeys above at the first floor. A classic "pele" tower to defend against adversaries. When not fighting, the occupants would try to lead a normal life. Over the years the tower has been rebuilt, burned and besieged.


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The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1520

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Armstrong family

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: Restored and in use as Clan Armstrong centre.

This site is administered by ----: Clan Armstrong

If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Restricted or by appointment only.

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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