Maxton

Maxton is a hamlet and civil parish in Roxburghshire, , and part of the region. Maxton lies just off the A68, south of St. Boswells, north of , and east of Newtown St.
  • Type: Village
  • Description: village in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: “Maxton, Roxburghshire”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Mertoun House and Mertoun Church.

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Dwelling
is a dwelling.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include St Boswells and Clintmains.

Village
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Village
is a village by the River Tweed in the parish of Mertoun.

Maxton

Latitude
55.56363° or 55° 33′ 49″ north
Longitude
-2.61453° or 2° 36′ 52″ west
Elevation
394 feet (120 metres)
Open location code
9C7VH97P+F5
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Irish—“Maxton” goes by many names.
  • Basque: “Maxton (Roxburghshire)”
  • Basque: “Maxton”
  • Dutch: “Maxton, Roxburghshire”
  • French: “Maxton”
  • Irish: “Baile Mhacais”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Maxton Station and St Boswells Bank.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Maxton Village Hall and Maxton Kirk.

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Worth a closer look: Jedburgh and Melrose.

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