DiCamillo Companion
Scotland

Ancrum House

Ancrum, near Jedburgh

Scottish Borders

Scotland

Historic County: Roxburghshire

Circa Date: 19th century, incorporporating earlier elements

Status: Destroyed

Demolished in 1970

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

The house from a circa 1913 postcard

  • House & Family History: In 1545 an English army of 5,000 men descended upon this part of Roxburghshire and fought the Battle of Ancrum Moor.

  • House Listed: Demolished

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Robert Kerr, 1st Earl of Ancram, 17th century; Kerr family here since the 1540s. Scott family, 17th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Demolished

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Demolished

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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