Kirkurd
A map of the Clyde and Tweed basins
Robert Gordon, c. 1636 – 1652map image courtesy of NLS
Robert Gordon, c. 1636 – 1652map image courtesy of NLS
Kirkurd is marked as a tower on Gordon’s and Blaeu’s mid-17th century maps and was a property of the Scotts of Buccleuch from the 14th century.
Twee-dail with the Sherifdome of Etterik-Forest called also Selkirk
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
Due to its proximity to the old church of Kirkurd I have placed the location of the tower at Castlecraig, built in 1798, pending further research.
Alternative names for Kirkurd
Castle Craig; Castlecraig; Kirk Urd; Kirk Wrd; Orde
