Foulden, Scottish Borders facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NT932557 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BERWICK-UPON-TWEED |
| Postcode district | TD15 |
| Police | Lothian and Borders |
| Fire | Lothian and Borders |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Foulden is a small village and a civil parish in the Berwickshire area of Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is located near the Whiteadder Water river, about 7 miles (11 km) west of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Foulden is known for its beautiful village buildings, which include the old school from 1881. These buildings were all designed by a famous architect named John Lessels.
Around Foulden, you'll find several smaller communities and farms. Some of these are called "Nunlands," "Foulden Newton" (or "the Newton"), "the East Newton," "Bastle," "Foulden Village," "New mains," and "West mains."
Who Owned Foulden?
Foulden was once owned by Coldingham Priory, which was a religious house. Later, it was given to the Ramsay family. They were powerful landowners, and Foulden became a "Free Barony" for them. This meant they had special rights over the land.
In 1296, a man named William de Ramsay promised his loyalty to King Edward I of England. He did this for his lands in Dalhousie and Foulden.
One of the Ramsay family members, George, lived in a strong stone building called a tower house at Foulden Bastel. He died in 1592, and his tomb can still be seen today. His son, James, lived there in 1618.
In the 1600s, the land of Foulden was sold to Sir John Wilkie. He was a wealthy businessman from Lanark. In 1696, John Wilkie's home in Foulden was much larger than others. It had six fireplaces, while most other homes had only one.
The Wilkie family owned Foulden for a long time. The last male owner was James Bruce Wilkie, who died in 1935. The Wilkies were important because they built many of the original village homes.
The main house in the area, Foulden House, was rebuilt by the Wilkies around 1800. It was a large, grand house with a main section and two smaller wings. Sadly, Foulden House was pulled down after World War II. Many large country houses were demolished around that time.
Important People from Foulden
The Ramsay family also provided ministers for Foulden's church. Alexander Ramsay was the Rector (a type of minister) in 1562. Later, Thomas Ramsay served from 1596 to 1614, and another Thomas Ramsay from 1630 to 1652. This second Thomas Ramsay built a tower house nearby, which is now called Edrington House.
A famous Australian explorer and farmer named Robert Christison was born in Foulden. He is also buried there. Robert was the sixth son of Alexander Christison, who was Foulden's minister for over 50 years.
Foulden Church and Community
The church in Foulden and its churchyard have been there since the 1200s. The current church building was rebuilt in 1789. The minister's house, called the Manse, was rebuilt in 1841.
Next to the churchyard is an old building called the Tithe Barn. This is one of only two such barns left in Scotland. In the past, people would bring 10% of their crops or earnings (called a "tithe") to the church, and it would be stored here. Today, Historic Scotland looks after and protects this important building.
Foulden's parish is now connected with the parishes of Mordington and Lamberton. Together, these three areas form the Foulden, Mordington and Lamberton Community Council. This council is run by local volunteers who are not linked to political parties.
The Foulden, Mordington and Lamberton Community Council is similar to a parish council in England. It meets every two months to discuss local matters.
