Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWallace's Tower

Wallace's Tower

Scotland
HES SM13812
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wallace's Tower is a late medieval tower structure located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The tower dates to the fifteenth or sixteenth century and stands as a substantial stone-built fortification typical of the border region during this period. It is associated with the Wallace family, one of the significant landholding families of the Scottish Borders, and represents the domestic and defensive architecture characteristic of minor nobility and gentry in the region during the late medieval period. The structure survives as an important example of border tower architecture from an era when such fortified residences served both residential and protective functions against cross-border raiding.

Wallace's Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13812. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wallace's Tower?

Wallace's Tower is a late medieval tower structure located in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13812.

Who is responsible for protecting Wallace's Tower?

Wallace's Tower is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13812.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wallace's Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringleyhall,fort (3.4 km), Roxburgh Castle (3.5 km), Old Roxburgh,deserted town between River Teviot & River Tweed (3.9 km).

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