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Nenthorn

Old Nenthorn House was an early 18th century mansion however it incorporated a vaulted chamber from an earlier tower.

In 1596 Sir John Prestoun of Fentonbarns bought the lands of Newthorne (possibly Nenthorn) from James Borthwick, 7th Lord Borthwick, along with the lands of Buitland and Buitlandhill (Butelands) in the lordship of Borthwick.

Old Nenthorn House fell out of use in the late 19th century and by the late 20th century was a roofless shell. The remains of the house were partially demolished in 2006 ahead of the construction of a new house leaving only the barrel-vaulted chamber and a section of walling, containing a later window opening, extending east from it.

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Alternative names for Nenthorn

Nenthorn House; Newthorne; Old Nenthorn House

Clans associated with Nenthorn

Borthwick

Surnames associated with Nenthorn

Borthwick

Where is Nenthorn?

Nenthorn is in the parish of Nenthorn and the county of Berwickshire.

Grid reference:NT 67721 36747

Lat / long:55.623224394714626,-2.514131610519132

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Ancient sites near Nenthorn

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Pictish stones near Nenthorn

Borthwick Mains Class I symbol stone

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Pictish sites near Nenthorn

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Nenthorn

The Terrace Café, Floors Castle
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3.6km away
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4.0km away
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13.3km away
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15.4km away
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Published on the 26th of February 2021 at 9:01 am. Updated on the 7th of June 2021 at 10:36 am.

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