Pirn Hill Fort

Hillfort
NT335372

Also known as:

Pirnwood

Nearest town:

Innerleithen (1km WSW)

OS reference:

NT335372

OS sheet:

Latitude:

55° 37' 25.32 N

Longitude:

3° 3' 22.11 W

Added to TMA by

Martin

Images (9)
Fieldnotes (1)
Links (3)

Images

Image of Pirn Hill Fort (Hillfort) by Martin

2/11/03- the eight and final stone plaque showing the Cleikum festival and ceremony

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03- the seventh of the stone plaques showing the history of the surrounding land- the mills

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03- the fifth of the stone plaques on the hillfort showing life from ancient to modrn times- the Victorian era and the coming of steam

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03- the fourth of the stone plaques- coming of agriculture, cup and ring marks from the stone at the Parish Church and the Salmon of Knowledge

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03- the third of the stone plaques representing local history- the old wild animals of Scotland- the bear, the wolf and the wild boar.

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03- the second of the stone plaques representing the history around the fort- the Scots

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03- the first of the stone plaques on the summit of the fort (which are laid out in a ring to represent one of the house circles that would have stood here)- the Picts and the Romans

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03- from Caerlee Hill Fort over the other side of the Leithen Water glen

Martin Nov 5, 2003

2/11/03-the hill fort slap bang in the middle of the pic and commanding a view over Innerleithen

Martin Nov 5, 2003

Articles

Pirn Hill Fort

Hillfort

Martin Nov 5, 2003

Sunday 2/11/03
The usual way across the Leithen Water is blocked- the 18th Century Cuddy Brig is finally being restored before the whole thing collapses into the water. I wander up to Jenny Bapties Well and cross the water by the old stepping-stones. A short climb takes you to the summit of this hill, though on the way very little remains of the fortifications can be seen which used to guard this place. There’s a great view across the town of Innerleithen and up and down the Tweed Valley and across to Caerlee Hill Fort on the other side of this glen. The twenty or so house platforms are difficult to see due to the thick ungrazed grass which covers the fort. There’s a fantastic modern addition though in the shape of six carved stone plaques depicting life in Innerleithen from early times to the present day (including a beautifully executed salmon).