Greenknowe Tower

Greenknowe Tower was built in 1581 to the west of the village of Gordon in the historic county of Berwickshire (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Bhearaig). The county takes its name from Berwick-upon-Tweed, which was part of Scotland at the time of the county's formation.  The walls of the 16th-century four story tower house remain sturdy but the roof is now missing. The tower was built in 1581 by James Seton and situated on a low natural mound, which was originally surrounded by marshy ground. The date, his initials, and the initials of his wife Janet Edmonstone, are inscribed above the door. The site is managed by Historic Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba Aosmhor) and is located to the west of Gordon on the A6105 southwest from Duns.

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Link: Historic Environment Scotland - Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba.