Several classic books offer a starting point for studying the Border Reivers, while published historical records allow readers to follow the events and people discussed in the longer articles.
Books and reviews
Browse the book reviews for works on the Reivers, the Anglo-Scottish Border, its strongholds and its wider history. Some older titles may only be available through libraries or second-hand booksellers.
Historical sources
The site’s research also draws on published documents, including Joseph Bain’s Calendar of Border Papers and F. H. Mares’s edition of Robert Carey’s memoirs. Check library catalogues and British History Online for available editions and digitised material.
For an example of how these sources inform an article, see Sir Robert Carey and the linked studies of his Middle March wardenship.