Tag: motte
Somerville Motte, Carnwath
articleRecent news about celebrations in connection with the Somerville family have led me to add this article. The early history of the Somerville family Coming to Carnwath from the West…
Fisherman’s Monument
postcardThis 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…
A brief history of Roberton
articleRoberton 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
articleThe 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…