Cessford

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Cessford
Roxburghshire

Cheviot countryside near Cessford
Location
Grid reference: NT735235
Location: 55°30’18"N, 2°25’16"W
Data
Post town: Kelso
Postcode: TD5
Local Government
Council: Scottish Borders

Cessford is a hamlet about a mile south of the B6401 road, in Roxburghshire.

Places nearby include Crailing, Eckford, Kelso, Morebattle, Nisbet, and Oxnam

Cessford Castle is a ruined castle nearby.

Cessford Burn, a tributary of the Kale Water, flows through the hamlet.

References

  • Scott, T (1897) 'Collection of flint arrow-heads, spearheads, knives, scrapers, borers, flakes - about 600 in all - from Craigsfordmains mostly', Hist Berwickshire Natur Club, vol.15,1, pages 166-7.

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