Mervinslaw Pele
Mervinslaw Pele, also known as Mervinslaw Tower, is a 16th-century castle in the Scottish Borders. It is mostly intact except for its roof.[1]
| Mervinslaw Pele | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Castle |
| Location | Scottish Borders, Scotland |
| OS grid reference | NT 67177 11754 |
| Built | 16th century |
Former Listed Building – Category A | |
| Official name | PELE-HOUSE, MERVINSLAW |
| Designated | 16 March 1971 |
| Delisted | 29 Oct 2015 |
| Reference no. | LB13886 |
| Official name | Mervinslaw Tower |
| Designated | 28 Feb 1948 |
| Reference no. | SM1717 |
Lintel and stonework at Mervinslaw pele house
It is 7.77 metres (25.5 ft) by 6.5 metres (21 ft) with walls about 1.2 metres (3 ft 11 in) thick. It is two storeys tall, plus a garret. There are no stairs, and access was thought to be via ladders. There is no fireplace, but there is evidence of a hearth. There is evidence of other buildings existing nearby.[2]
It belonged to the Olivers.[3]
See also
References
- "Blog – Mervinslaw Pele House: Mervinslaw Tower: Mervins Law: Zearwingnslawe: Zernwingslaw". Fortified Britain. May 14, 2021.
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Details from database (SM1717)".
- Coventry, Martin (1997). The Castles of Scotland (2nd ed.). Edinburgh: Goblinshead. p. 256. ISBN 1899874100.
Further reading
- Coventry, Martin (2008). Castles of the clans : the strongholds and seats of 750 Scottish families and clans. Musselburgh, Scotland: Goblinshead. p. 467. ISBN 978-1899874361.
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