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South Synton


Teviotia, Vulgo, Tivedail
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS

Synton House was an 18th century mansion which either incorporated or replaced the 16th century tower house of South Synton.

The house was demolished in the 1970s.

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Alternative names for South Synton

South Sinton; South Synntoun; Synton House; Syntoun

Where is South Synton?

South Synton is in the parish of Ashkirk and the county of Selkirkshire.

Grid reference:NT 48787 22355

Lat / long:55.4922916582608,-2.8120918913319

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OS Map for South Synton

OS map 338
Galashiels, Selkirk & Melrose (St Boswell’s & Lauder)
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Weather at South Synton

10°C
max 11°C / min 9°C
10km/h NE
1030mb
90%
24%
03:37 20:41

Few clouds
Weather observed at Lilliesleaf at 19:59

References (books)

The Castles of Scotland
Martin Coventry
Prestongrange, 2015

References (websites)

Canmore

Castles near South Synton

North Synton

1.4km away

Salenside Tower (site of)

2.9km away

Riddell

3.7km away

Riddell motte

4.1km away

Hartwoodburn (site of)

4.7km away

Whitemuir Hall (site of)

5.0km away

Howden motte

5.4km away

Middlestead (possible) (site of)

5.4km away

Horsleyhill (site of)

5.5km away
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Ancient sites near South Synton

Eildon Hill North fort

12.4km away

Peat Rig standing stone

12.5km away

Newstead (site of) souterrains

13.9km away

Warrior's Rest standing stone and rock art

14.4km away

Glebe Stone standing stone

14.5km away

Torwoodlee broch and fort

16.2km away

The Dod souterrain

16.4km away

Black Rig standing stone

16.6km away

Littledean fort

17.0km away
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Pictish stones near South Synton

Borthwick Mains Class I symbol stone

9.7km away

Abernethy No. 2 Class III symbol stone

55.9km away

Abernethy No. 4 Class III cross shaft

55.9km away

Princes Street Gardens Class I symbol stone

56.5km away

Court Cave Class I rock carving

75.9km away

Doo Cave Class I rock carving

76.0km away

Jonathan's Cave Class I rock carving

76.2km away

Sliding Cave Class I rock carving

76.2km away

Scoonie Class II cross slab

79.9km away
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Pictish sites near South Synton

Whitlaw silver chain

25.5km away

Hoardweel silver chain

48.1km away

Borland silver chain

48.8km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

50.6km away

Haddington silver chain

51.2km away

Traprain Law silver chain

53.3km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

67.5km away

Norrie's Law hoard

85.3km away

Dunnicaer fort

167.0km away
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Accommodation near South Synton

Best Western Philipburn Country House Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barSelkirk
7.2km away
Aikwood Tower
self-cateringSelkirk
7.7km away
Broadmeadows SYHA Hostel
hostelSelkirk
10.7km away
George & Abbotsford Hotel
hotel, barMelrose
13.1km away
Melrose SYHA Hostel
hostelMelrose
13.1km away
The Buccleuch Arms Hotel
hotelSt Boswells
13.3km away
The Clovenfords Country Hotel
hotelGalashiels
14.7km away
Larkhall Burn luxury cottages
self-catering cottagesJedburgh
16.1km away
The Spread Eagle Hotel
hotelJedburgh
16.3km away
The Gordon Arms Hotel
hotelSelkirk
18.1km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near South Synton

Selkirk Deli
caféSelkirk
6.4km away
Best Western Philipburn Country House Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barSelkirk
7.2km away
Johnstons of Elgin Eastmill Café
caféHawick
7.3km away
Baxters Selkirk
caféSelkirk
7.4km away
George & Abbotsford Hotel
hotel, barMelrose
13.1km away
Saffron
restaurantInnerleithen
21.2km away
No1 Peebles Road
caféInnerleithen
21.3km away
Tibbie Shiels Inn
hotel, bar, restaurant, campsiteSelkirk
24.7km away
The Terrace Café, Floors Castle
caféKelso
24.9km away
The Courtyard Restaurant, Floors Castle
café, restaurantKelso
25.5km away
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Published on the 14th of June 2018 at 12:24 pm. Updated on the 29th of June 2022 at 12:54 pm.

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