Ancrum

Ancrum

infobox UK place
country = Scotland
official_name= Ancrum
gaelic_name=
scots_name=
map_type=Scotland
latitude= 55.51281
longitude=-2.59537
population = 392 (2001 census)
os_grid_reference= NT625245
unitary_scotland= Scottish Borders
lieutenancy_scotland= Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
constituency_westminster= Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
constituency_scottish_parliament= Roxburgh and Berwickshire
post_town= JEDBURGH|postcode_district = TD8
postcode_area= TD |dial_code= 01835

Ancrum is a village in the Scottish Borders, 4 miles north of Jedburgh. The village — which currently has a population of around 300 — is situated just off the A68 trunk road on the B6400 which runs through Ancrum. Lilliesleaf lies 7 miles further along the B6400 and Denholm can be reached along the unclassified road which runs parallel to the River Teviot.Two local landmarks which are visible from certain areas around the village are the Waterloo Monument and the Timpendean Tower.

Ancrum sits in a loop in the Ale Water which is where the name derives from (crooked land on the Ale). The Ale joins the Teviot just to the south which in turn then flows past Monteviot House which is home of Lord Ancram.

The village boasts a single pub — the Cross Keys — as well as a local butcher specialising in rare breed meats, and a village shop incorporating the local Post Office.

External links

* [http://www.ancrum.bordernet.co.uk Bordernet web site]


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