Gordon Moss

Gordon Moss

Gordon Moss is a nature reserve near Gordon, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, in the former Berwickshire.

The moss is situated one mile west of Gordon village, south of the Gordon - Earlston road (A6105). Parking places.

The fauna includes 16 species of butterfly and over 200 species of moth.

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History and Archaeology

On January 21st, 1882, a workman walking across Gordon Moss discovered a flint axehead, described as being fashioned of a dark grey mottled flint, measuring 150mm by 50mm.

See also

Reference

  • The antiquary (1882), 'Antiquarian news, stone celt', The Antiquary, 2nd, vol.5, page 179
  • RCAHMS (1980), 'The archaeological sites and monuments of Berwickshire District, Borders Region, Edinburgh'

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Coordinates: 55°40′29″N 2°34′56″W / 55.6746°N 2.5823°W / 55.6746; -2.5823


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