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Todshawhill (site of)

Todshawhill was a tower or bastle that was demolished and removed by Robert Scott of Harwood in or around 1663.

In the early 15th century Todshawhill was owned by the Inglis of Manor family but in 1446 Thomas Inglis of Manor granted Branksholm, Branshaugh, Goldylands, Quhitelaw, Quhiterig, Todshaw-hills and Todshaw-wood to Walter Scott of Murdiston, father of Sir David Scott of Buccleuch, in exchange for Murdiston and Hartwood.

The exact location of the tower has been lost so I have placed the site of the tower at Todshawhill farm pending further research.

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Alternative names for Todshawhill

Toddyhill; Todgahill; Todgiehill; Todschawhil; Todschawhill; Todschawhillis; Todshahill; Todshaw; Todshaw-hills; Todshawmill; Totchahill

Where is Todshawhill?

Todshawhill is in the parish of Roberton and the county of Roxburghshire.

Grid reference: NT 45127 12467

Lat / long: 55.403056, -2.868056

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OS Map for Todshawhill

OS map 331
Teviotdale South (Hawick)
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Weather at Todshawhill

16°C
max 16°C / min 16°C
12km/h NNE
1016mb
86%
98%
03:51 20:42

Overcast clouds
Weather observed at Hawick at 08:38
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References (books)

A Hawick Word Book
Douglas Scott
Vancouver, 2021
A System of Heraldry (Volume 2)
Alexander Nisbet
Edinburgh, 1816
Annals of Hawick
James Wilson
Hawick, 1850

References (websites)

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Ancient sites near Todshawhill

The Dod souterrain

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Pictish stones near Todshawhill

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Pictish sites near Todshawhill

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Accommodation near Todshawhill

Mosspaul Inn
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13.7km away
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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Todshawhill

Johnstons of Elgin Eastmill Café
caféHawick
6.4km away
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16.2km away
Best Western Philipburn Country House Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barSelkirk
16.5km away
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caféSelkirk
17.3km away
Tibbie Shiels Inn
hotel, bar, restaurant, campsiteSelkirk
22.5km away
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23.6km away
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27.0km away
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restaurantInnerleithen
27.0km away
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hotel, bar, restaurantCardrona
30.9km away
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31.1km away
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Published on the 14th of June 2025 at 9:49 am. Updated on the 16th of June 2025 at 1:00 pm.

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