# Lempitlaw

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**Lempitlaw** is a hamlet, former parish and former [feudal barony](/source/Barons_in_Scotland) in the [Scottish Borders](/source/Scottish_Borders) area of [Scotland](/source/Scotland), as well as the [historic county](/source/Counties_of_Scotland) of [Roxburghshire](/source/Roxburghshire).

## History

The parish was joined with [Sprouston](/source/Sprouston) in the 16th century. The former parish forms the southern part of the current Sprouston parish. The remains of the kirk (church) were visible until the late 18th century.

The barony of Lempitlaw was granted by [David I of Scotland](/source/David_I_of_Scotland) to Richard Germyn.[1] In the 19th century the barony was in the possession of the Duke of [Buccleuch](/source/Buccleuch,_Scottish_Borders),[2]

Lempitlaw Airfield is a 600m grass strip used by General Aviation.

## References

1. History and Antiquities of Roxburghshire, by Alexander Jeffrey, publ. Jedburgh 1855; Vol 3, p 204

1. New Statistical Account of Scotland, Vol III Roxburgh, Peebles, Selkirk, publ.William Blackwood, 1845. pp.235-240

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