Howden motte
Tvedia cum vicecomitatu Etterico Forestae etiam Selkirkae dictus
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
Little is known about the history of this motte, but excavation in 1957 revealed similarities in size and design with the motte of Selkirk Castle.
The motte is likely to have been superseded by the later tower of Howden.
Alternative names for Howden motte
Moote
Where is Howden motte?
Howden motte is in the parish of Selkirk and the county of Selkirkshire.
Grid reference: NT 4584 2686
Lat / long: 55.532448, -2.8596096
