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Hillfort

Nearest Town:Hawick (9km N)
OS Ref (GB):   NT49070623 / Sheet: 79
Latitude:55° 20' 50.52" N
Longitude:   2° 48' 11.57" W

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Hill fort site turbines scheme looks set for extension

A council is being advised to approve a request to extend the operational life of a wind farm near an ancient hill fort site in the Borders.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9z0njgp7ygo
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
29th September 2021ce

Hawick hill fort site wind farm seeks longer lifespan

A bid has been lodged to extend the operational life of a wind farm near an ancient hill fort site in the Borders.

More info :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-57818810
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
15th July 2021ce

Turbine plans near hill fort near Hawick rejected

Plans for a wind farm near the site of an ancient hill fort in the Scottish Borders have been unanimously rejected by councillors.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-41899701

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-41843876
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
7th November 2017ce
Edited 7th November 2017ce

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Nice wintry film of the fort.
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
8th November 2017ce

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Beautiful winter scenes of the fort.
drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
7th November 2017ce