What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Penmanshiel Wood as Findspot (early 19th Century) (1830), Cinerary Urn (bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A local holy well or ritual site; wider significance not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Pease BurnBuilding(s) (post Medieval) · 127 yd
Penmanshiel TunnelRailway Tunnel (19th Century) · 195 yd
Bowshiel WoodWood · 791 yd
BowshielTower House (medieval) · 1467 yd
BlackburnrigMountain / peak · 1698 yd
Gowel WoodForest · 1.1 mi
GrantshouseCup and Ring Marked Stone (prehistoric), Findspot (20th Century) (1910) · 1.1 mi
Winding CairnBurial Cairn (later Prehistoric) · 1.2 mi
Greenside HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Battle of Piperdeanbattle · 1.8 mi
PenmanshielCottage(s) (post Medieval), Well (period Unknown) · 385 yd
Blackburn HouseHouse (post Medieval) · 1415 ydOther information
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