Other places · Central Scotland
Gavinton
In or near Duns.
Gavinton in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
Gavinton is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gavinton is a small settlement in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south-west of Duns, the former county town of Berwickshire. The hamlet sits on a minor road off the A6105 Duns to Greenlaw road at grid reference NT767521.
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Background
History
Gavinton is a relatively new settlement, having been established as a planned estate village in 1759 when David Gavin, the local landowner, decided to demolish the village and the church of Langton, which were situated on his estate, and rebuild them outwith the walls on Crimson Hill. The first records of the area came in the reign of David I of Scotland when Roger d'Eu, the king's retainer, was in possession of lands and church of Langton. Richard was succeeded at Langton by William de Veteriponte (Vipont) and that family were the lairds until 1314 when Sir William, Lord of Langton, died at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. In 1496, King James IV of Scotland sent his artillery to Langton…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7630, -2.3690
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD11 3QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
Other places nearby
Gavinton Parish Church and Churchyard, Main Street, Gavinton
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Old Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Langton
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Langton House (Site of)
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Langton Castle (Site of)
Castles · 1.8 km
Langton Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Knoll Hospital
Other places · 2.0 km
40 Newtown Street, Duns
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Jim Clark Motorsport Museum
Museums · 2.1 km
Duns railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.1 km
35 South Street, Duns
Historic houses · 2.1 km
A6105 road
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Borthwick Castle
Castles · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Gavinton Parish Church and Churchyard, Main Street, Gavinton
Gavinton Parish Church and Churchyard, Main Street, Gavinton — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Old Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Langton
Old Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Langton — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Langton House (Site of)
Langton House (Site of) — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Castles · Central Scotland
Langton Castle (Site of)
Langton Castle (Site of) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Blackadder Caravan Park
Blackadder Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Coldstream Holiday Park
Coldstream Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
Collingwood Arms
Collingwood Arms — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Shepherd's Rest
Shepherd's Rest — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns
The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Victoria Hotel
The Victoria Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Newcastle Arms
Newcastle Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Red Lion Public House
Red Lion Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
59 And 61, Bridge Street
59 And 61, Bridge Street in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gavinton?
- Gavinton is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TD11 3QT).
- What is Gavinton?
- Gavinton in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gavinton?
- Drivers can use postcode TD11 3QT.
- How do I get to Gavinton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD11 3QT. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.