Hallrule

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Hallrule
Roxburghshire

Bridge over the Rule Water at Hallrule
Location
Grid reference: NT593140
Location: 55°25’6"N, 2°38’39"W
Data
Post town: Hawick
Postcode: TD9
Local Government
Council: Scottish Borders

Hallrule is a hamlet on the B6357 road, in Roxburghshire, beside the Rule Water, near Abbotrule, Bedrule Bonchester Bridge, Denholm, Hobkirk, Ruletownhead. To the south is the Wauchope Forest.

The village's name was recorded in 1502 as Hawroull. At that time, Hallrule Tower was held by George Turnbull. It was burned in 1523 and in 1544.

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