Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of
In or near Coldstream.
The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 9.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Hirsel, the nearest railway station is Etal, located 9.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD12 4LP, and entry is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of is a scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM4522). 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
Date Added 19/02/1987 Type Ecclesiastical: burial ground, cemetery, graveyard; church, Prehistoric domestic and defensive: settlement (if not assigned to any more specific type) Local Authority Scottish Borders Parish Coldstream NGR NT 82997 40576 Coordinates 382997, 640576 — The monument comprises a church and its cemetery founded probably in the 9th century AD and continuing in use into the early 17th century. There is also clear evidence of domestic occupation in the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, in the Medieval period, and possibly in the early Roman period. The area proposed for scheduling clearly contains settlement of the Neolithic, Bronze Age and Medieval periods, and possibly some of the early Roman period. The ecclesiastical part of the site provides a unique example of the development and demise of a proprietory church and its cemetery through at least 800 years.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Hirsel is located on the scenic Hirsel Estate in Coldstream, which lies on the border between Scotland and England. Visitors can enjoy local food, shop from local artisans, and explore various walking trails throughout the estate.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hirsel, settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of is a scheduled monument located in central Scotland. This site features significant archaeological remnants indicative of past habitation and religious activity in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6584, -2.2718
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD12 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- 01555 851536
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 9.5 km
- Official site
- www.hirselhomestead.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56663386 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of?
- The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4LP).
- What is The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of?
- The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4LP.
- Is The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of a listed building?
- The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of a protected site?
- Yes — The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of free to visit?
- Yes, The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Hirsel,settlements & ecclesiastical remains S of?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4LP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.