Greenknowe Tower is a 16th-century tower house, located just west of the village of Gordon, in the Scottish Borders. Although a roofless ruin, the stonework of the tower is well preserved, and represents a fine example of a later tower house, built more as a residence rather than as a place of defence.The building is located at NT639428, beside the A6105 road. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is in the care of Historic Scotland.

Greenknowe Tower is a 16th-century tower house, located just west of the village of Gordon, in the Scottish Borders. Although a roofless ruin, the stonework of the tower is well preserved, and represents a fine example of a later tower house, built more as a residence rather than as a place of defence.The building is located at NT639428, beside the A6105 road. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is in the care of Historic Scotland. Stock Photo
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Alister Firth / Alamy Stock Photo

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2D7NWHC

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23.4 MB (1.2 MB Compressed download)

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2336 x 3504 px | 19.8 x 29.7 cm | 7.8 x 11.7 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

21 October 2008

Location:

Gordon Village, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

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