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Carnwath Parish
Somerville Motte, Carnwath
article • February 12, 2025
Recent news about celebrations in connection with the Somerville family have led me to add this article. The early history…

Fisherman’s Monument
image • October 2, 2020
This is a view of the Fisherman's Monument near Abington. It is from a book called 'The County of Lanark'…

Wiston & Roberton Parish
A brief history of Roberton
article • October 4, 2018
Roberton was the site of one of Edward I’s mottes. It commanded an excellent view of the Clyde Valley, a…

Crawfordjohn Parish
Motte and Bailey Castle
article • August 9, 2011
The motte and bailey castle constructed here, the best example surviving in the area, was possibly destroyed at the times…
