Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
The General's Tower, Riddell
In or near Denholm.
The General's Tower, Riddell — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The General's Tower, Riddell is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB8211). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 16/03/1971 Local Authority Scottish Borders Planning Authority Scottish Borders Parish Lilliesleaf NGR NT 52019 24887 Coordinates 352019, 624887 — Dated 1885; Herbertson of Galashiels, builder. Tall single stage observation tower and folly with corbelled parapet and crowstepped caphouse. Narrow bands of squared rubble with ashlar quoins. Corniced roll-moulded doorpiece; chamfered reveals. S (ENTRANCE) ELEVATION: door with dated lintel to centre at ground surmounted by heraldic panel with 'J S', 3 irregular small vertical openings above. N, E and W ELEVATIONS: variety of irregular openings including dated monogrammed panel to E. Some openings blocked. Coped stack at caphouse. INTERIOR: corner spiral staircase. — Built for Major General Sprot on the site of a medieval motte.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The General's Tower is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5154, -2.7614
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17841657 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The General's Tower, Riddell?
- The General's Tower, Riddell is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9JP).
- What is The General's Tower, Riddell?
- The General's Tower, Riddell — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The General's Tower, Riddell?
- Drivers can use postcode TD6 9JP.
- Is The General's Tower, Riddell a listed building?
- The General's Tower, Riddell is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is The General's Tower, Riddell free to visit?
- Yes, The General's Tower, Riddell is free to enter.
- How do I get to The General's Tower, Riddell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9JP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.