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Battle of Skirmish Hill 25 July 1562 Skirmish Hill
The Turn Again Stone is believed to have been set up around 1562 at the time of the Battle of Melrose on nearby Skirmish Hill. The Scott family and others, who were fighting for the release of James V, were defeated by forces led by Ker of Cessford. Ker led the following pursuit but at the site of stone, Elliot turned and speared Ker to death. The stone marks this spot.
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