What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Near this spot stood the ancient West Port of Hawick. One of the original stones can be seen below this plaque. Recorded plaque organisation: Hawick Callants Club.
The West Port of Hawick marked a significant entry point into the town, reflecting its historical role in local trade and travel routes.
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Places near here
West PortMemorial · 6 yd
Hawick, Drumlanrig Square, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 63 yd
Brown Memorial FountainMemorial · 70 yd
Hawick, Drumlanrig Square, Brown Memorial Fountain and ClockCommemorative Monument (20th Century), Fountain (20th Century) · 71 yd
Hawick, HowegatePit(s) (period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery (period Unassigned) · 97 yd
Hawick, Buccleuch Street, St Mary and St David's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch (period Unassigned), War Memorial (20th Century) · 177 yd
Heart of HawickHeritage attraction · 275 yd
The Coble CauldVisitor information · 459 yd
Hardie's HillMountain / peak · 750 yd
Hawick MuseumMuseum · 854 yd
Vertish HillMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Overhall WoodWood · 1.2 mi