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Explore Ancrum in United Kingdom
Ancrum in the region of Scotland is a place in United Kingdom - some 295 mi or ( 474 km ) North of London , the country's capital city .
Time in Ancrum is now 02:22 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/London " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wolfelee, Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees, Smailholm, and Sheffield. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wolfelee . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Ancrum ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Ghost Bells at Jedburgh Abbey
We were filming this clip of Jedburgh Abbey to illustrate our tour guides. There are no bells at the Abbey any longer, but it sounds like chiming in the background! Spooky! ..
Bagpipe Band Competition
Macgellan video "Dram" from St. Boswell's England featuring Bagpipe Band Competition -- August 18, 2007 -- www.Macgellan.com ..
Morridgehall Self catering Holiday Accommodation St Boswells Scottish Borders
In a lovely quiet situation on a small Borders estate near St Boswells, with encloses grass garden and fine southerly views, this excellent, traditional and most comfortable farmhouse (with no less th ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Monteviot House
Monteviot House is the early 18th century home of the Marquess of Lothian, the politician better known as Michael Ancram. It is located on the River Teviot near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. Nearby are Ancrum, Bonjedward, the Timpendean Tower, Peniel Heugh, the Waterloo Monument, the Borders Abbeys Way and the St. Cuthbert's Way. In the late 20th century the 12th Marquess repurchased and restored the old family seat of Ferniehirst Castle.
Located at 55.51 -2.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Battle of Ancrum Moor
The Battle of Ancrum Moor was fought during the War of the Rough Wooing in 1545. The Scottish victory put a temporary end to English depredations in the Scottish border and lowlands. The battlefield has been inventoried and protected by Historic Scotland under the Historic Environment (Amendment) Act 2011.
Located at 55.54 -2.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Waterloo Monument
The Waterloo Monument near Ancrum in the Scottish Borders is a 150 foot tower, built between 1817 and 1824 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. It was designed by the architect Archibald Elliot, after the original monument designed by William Burn collapsed. The monument stands on Peniel Heugh, OS ref: NT 653263, a hill between Ancrum and Nisbet, Roxburghshire.
Located at 55.53 -2.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Jed Water
The Jed Water is a river and a tributary of the River Teviot in the Borders region of Scotland. In total Jed Water is over 20 miles long, it flows into the Teviot near Jedfoot Bridge from a source in the Cheviot Hills. The river means a lot to the town as it gives it beauty and attracts tourists, but in past times it was the main source of water for the monks living in Jedburgh Abbey which sits behind the river.
Located at 55.51 -2.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Riverside Park, Jedburgh
Riverside Park, Jedburgh is the home of Jedforest Rugby Football Club and is situated just to the north of the town boundary on Edinburgh Road. It has been the home of Jed-Forest RFC for the majority of the club's existence (the very first few matches were played at Lothian Park. It has one all seater stand underneath which are the changing rooms, an extension which houses the gym and a small ramshackle stand opposite.
Located at 55.49 -2.54 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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