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We
can trace Millfield's history back to 1745, the year bonny Prince Charlie marched
south of the Border! At
about that time George Mill married Elizabeth Thompson and they lived at Millfield
with their ever growing family Thomas, Patrick, Agnes, Margaret, Janet, Sophia
and Ann.
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Smailholm
Tower -an ancient restored peel tower is just up the hill
and the Eildons, Trimontium in Roman times, can be seen across
the fields
The
Romans had a large fort at Trimontium (three mountains) -now near Melrose, and
recent research suggests that a young cavalry officer honed his equestrian and
military skills there before becoming Britain's most famous king - King Arthur.
The ancient
site of Roxburgh Castle, near Kelso fits historically and romantically into being
the site for Camelot and throughout the region there are tantalising names and
clues pointing to a more than romantic connection. |
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is so much to see and so many exciting things to do. If you
like history visit Melrose and its beautiful 12th century abbey,
and Kelso where its abbey dates back to 1126. At Abbotsford
you can visit the home of Sir Walter Scott and Scott's View,
a beautiful panoramic view over the Eildons and the Tweed which
was a favourite of Scott's, is only 4 miles away. |
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The recently restored monument
to William Wallace, victorious hero at the battle of Stirling and friend and advisor
to King Robert the Bruce, stands on a hill top above another Border Abbey, Dryburgh,
6 miles from Millfield. |
The Old
Threshing Mill, Millfield, Makerstoun, Kelso TD5 7PD.
Tel: 07917 801195 / 01721 752790 Email info@oldthreshingmill.com
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