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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Hollows, a ruined Border tower in Canonbie parish, SE Dumfriesshire, on the right side of the Esk, 2 miles NNW of Canonbie village. Occupying a site of great natnral beauty, it is 60 feet long, 46 wide, and 70 high; has round turrets at two of its angles; and was the stronghold of the notorious freebooter, Johnnie Armstrong of Gilnockie.—Ord. Sur., sh. 11, 1863.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Feature Description: | "a ruined Border tower" (ADL Feature Type: "historical sites") |
| Administrative units: | Canonbie ScoP Dumfries Shire ScoCnty |
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