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Hirsel Country Park

Estate and Museum.

Theme: Early Settlers
Area Zone: Area Zone graphic  Kelso and Coldstream
Town: Coldstream
Distance from Town: 1 mile
Grid ref: NT 827 402
History of site:

This estate has been the seat of the Earls of Home since the early 17th century. Excavations on the estate uncovered the foundations of an early, apsidal church, and are the subject of a permanent exhibition in the steading museum which also provides exhibits on rural life in the past.

Admission charge: Yes
Opening hours: All Year
Owner: Privately Owned
Publications:

Strang, C A, 1994. Borders and Berwick an Illustrated Architectural Guide.

Location reference: Location Reference graphic  11
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