Tag: motte

Fisherman's Monument, Abington

Fisherman’s Monument

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Year: 1935

This is a view of the Fisherman’s Monument near Abington. It is from a book called ‘The County of Lanark’ which was published in 1935. The Fisherman’s Monument stands on…

South Lanarkshire landscape

A brief history of Roberton

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Roberton was the site of one of Edward I’s mottes. It commanded an excellent view of the Clyde Valley, a major route for trader and rebel alike. The remains of…

Motte and Bailey Castle

Motte and Bailey Castle

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The motte and bailey castle constructed here, the best example surviving in the area, was possibly destroyed at the times of the Wars of Independence; 19th Century excavations uncovered extensive…