Newstead village
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Image: © Jim Barton Taken: 18 Jun 2016
Newstead probably dates from medieval times and masons building Melrose Abbey in the 12th century lived here. Nearby is the Trimontium site occupied by the Romans. The house on the left is dated 1762.