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CARSTAIRS [parish] |
Castleterres, or
Castletarres
Carstaires, or
Carstares, or
Carstairs
Carstairs
Carstairs
Carstairs
Carstairs
Carstairs
Carstairs |
Charters of the twelfth & thirteenth
Centuries
Documents subsequent to 12th or 13th Centuries
Statistical Account
Johnston's County Map
Forrest's County Map
The Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Robert Monteith Esq.
Mr. John Murray |
019; 020; 025; 026 |
[Situation]
In the East and near the Centre of the County of Lanark
"The etymology of the name of this parish is "involved in some uncertainty. In Charters of the 12th "and 13th Centuries, the name appears in the form of "Castleterres or Castletarres; and in documents subse-"quent to that date, in the form of Carstaires, Carstares, and "Carstairs. The prefix Car, or Caer, in the old, "British language, signified a fort, or walled place, "or Castle, and is thus synonymous with the other "prefix Castle; so that both forms of the name have the "same meaning. The affix Stairs or Stair, anciently "Staer or Ster, denoted and estate or possession "Adopting this etymology, the meaning of the whole is"An extate, or possession, where there is an enclosed or fortified place;" "and local circumstances seem "to sanction its correctness". The notion that Stair is a "term derived from the ridges on the West side of the "Church, is evidently fanciful. Nothing can be argued, " in favour of this etymology from the addition of the " final s. Such an addition to words which do "not require it, is a thing quite common among the " illiterate of our country, and the name appears of " more Ancient date than these ridges, which seem, " like those at Newlands and Strathaven, of an "Artificial character".
"In form the Parish is an irregular oblong, si-"tuated on the right bank of the Clyde, at the distance " of 27 miles West from Edinburgh, and 25 miles East from |
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Parish of Carstairs |
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from Glasgow. It is bounded on the South by the River Clyde, which separates it from Pettinain "on the West, by Lanark; on the North and North West, by Carluke and Cambusnethan; and on the "East, by Carnwath. The extreme length may be reckoned at 6 miles from North to South, and the
average breadth about 3 miles. It contains about 18 1/2 Square miles, or .. Imperial acres Embosomed amid forest Scenery. and on a bank sloping gradually towards the Clyde stands Carst [airs] House, a magnificent modern Mansion in the Gothic style, the seat of Henry Monteith, Esq. the principal heritor and patron of the Parish. There are only two rivers of any note in the parish, the Clyde, which forms the Southern Boundary, and the Mouse, which traverses the centre of the Parish, flowing Westward.
Near Carstairs church were found the remains of a bath. Besides pots, dishes, and instruments of war, (as) well as those used in sacrifice. there have been found coins bearing the inscription of M. [Marcus] Aurelius. M. Antoninus, Trajanus Imperator, etc. some of which were sent by the late Mr. Fullerton to the society of Antiquaries, and to the University of Glasgow. In 1820, there were found underneath the Stone dyke th[at] encloses the South West part of the Glebe, a cannon bullet ten feet below the surface, embedded among the rubbish of old buildings, and close by it, a floor of considerable dimensions, laid with large smooth pavem... [pavements?] also a gable with of immense thickness, built with large Massy Stones. In 1838, there were found upo[n] the side of a reclaimed Moss, turned up with a hoe, 36 Silver coins, neatly packed in a Cow's hoof, having one side "Civitas London", and, on the other, a man's face with the incription "Edw. [Edward] Reg. Aug. The bullet [and] the greater number of Coins are now in the Possession of Henry Monteith Esq.
The population of the parish in 1831 amounted to 981. the increase since has not been great"
There is no Market town in the Parish, the nearest are those of Lanark and [the above taken from] Statistical Account 184[5]
Carnwath, the first, 4, and the other 2 1/2 miles distant from the Church.
There are two Villages in the Parish, Viz Carstairs, and Ravenstruther, the former Contains the Manse parish Church and School and the latter a private school. The Church was rebuilt in 1794, and is [orna] mented with a Spire and Clock. It affords 430 sittings, all of which are divided among the heritors and again subdivided among the tenants. It is surrounded with a burial ground. There are two Inns in the Parish "Carstairs Junction Hotel", and "Commercial Inn", The turnpike road from Lanark to Edinburgh by Carnwath, [as] well as that by Wilsontown, and turnpike road from Glasgow to Peebles all pass through this Parish.
There is a library in the Village of Carstairs containing about 350 Volumes. |
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WHAUP KNOWE |
Whaup Knowe
Whaup Knowe
Whaup Knowe |
James Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J. Murray |
019.04 |
Small rough Pasture knoll- property of James Campbell Esq. |
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BLACK LAW |
Black Law
Black Law
Black Law |
James Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J Murray |
019.07 |
a small rough Pasture hill- property of James Campbell Esq. |
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BLACK HILL |
Black Hill
Black Hill
Black Hill
Black Hill
Black Hill |
James Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J. Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
019.04 |
Small [ ?] P[asture] hill Property of Ja[me]s Campbell Esq. |
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AUCHTER WATER |
Auchter Water
Auchter Water
Auchter Water
Auchter Water |
James Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
018.16 |
a Stream which rises in the north of the Parish of Carstairs, and for a small portion of its course forms the mutual boundary of Carstairs and Camnethan [Cambusnethan] Parish. It flows into Camnethan Parish |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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DARMEAD LINN |
Darmead Linn
Darmead Linn
Darmead Linn
Darmead Linn
Darmead Linn |
James Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J. Murray
Forrest’s County Map dated 1816
Johnston’s County Map |
013.16 |
a Marsh the centre of which is the boundary between Camnethan & Carstairs parish. Linn is Celtic for pool. No waterfall near it. but it has the appearance of having been a sheet of water at some former period. |
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ABBEY [a farm] |
Abbey
Abbey
Abbey
Abbey
Abbey |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend]
William Struthers
Mr. J. Murray
Forrest’s County Map dated 1816
Johnston’s County Map |
019.04 |
Farmstead property of Robert Monteith Esq.
Origin of name unknown. no antiquity near it. _ |
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HAININGHEAD |
Haininghead
Haininghead
Haininghead
Haininghead
Haininghead |
James Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J. Murray
Forrest’s County Map dated 1816
Johnston’s County Map |
019.12 |
Large farmsteading in Good repair ^one storey and slated^property of James Campbell Esq. |
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COVENHILL |
Covenhill
Covenhill
Covenhill |
J. Sommerville Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J. Murray |
019.12 |
Large farmsteading in Good repair. dwellinghouse two storeys. property of J Sommerville Esq. |
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MARCH SYKE |
March Syke
March Syke
March Syke |
J Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] W Struthers
Mr J Murray |
019.04 |
A small stream rising on the N. Side of Black Hill, seperates the shires of Lanark & Edinburgh and flows into the E extremity of Darmead Linn |
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HARE HILL |
Hare Hill
Hare Hill
Hare Hill |
J Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
019.08 |
Small R P [Rough Pasture] hill property of J Campbell Esq. |
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BIRNIEHALL |
Birniehall
Birniehall
Birniehall |
A Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
019.08 |
Farmsteading in indifferent repair property of J Campbell Esq. |
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WHITECLEUCH |
Whitecleuch
Whitecleuch
Whitecleuch
Whitecleugh
Whitecleugh |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev [Reverend]
William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrests County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
019.08 |
Farmsteading in Good repair one storey-slated-property of. Robert Monteith Esq. |
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MOSSPLATT |
Mossplatt
Mossplatt
Mossplatt
Mossplat
Mossplat |
J Buchanan Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
019.12 |
Small thatched farmsteading property of J Buchanan Esq. |
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OLDHILL |
Oldhill
Oldhill
Oldhill |
J Campbell Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
019.12 |
Thatched farmsteading in bad repair property of J Campbell Esq. |
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WESTERMAINS |
Westermains
Westermains
Westermains |
J Buchanan Esq.
Rev [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J Murray |
019.12 |
Small farmstead thatched & slated property of J Buchanan Esq. |
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WESTERTOWN |
Westertown
Westertown
Westertown
Westertown
Westertown |
J Buchanan Esq.
Rev [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
019.12 |
Small farmstead property of J Buchanan Esq. |
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NETHERTON |
Netherton
Netherton
Netherton
Netherton
Netherton |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
019.12 |
Large farmsteading in Good repair-property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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BRIDGE-END |
Bridge-end
Bridge-end
Bridge-end |
J Buchanan Esq.
Rev [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
019.12 |
Small thatched farmstead property of J Buchanan Esq. |
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BACK BURN |
Back Burn
Back Burn
Back Burn
Back Burn |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
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A stream which rises near the Boundary of Carluke and for some distance forms the Boundary between it and Carstairs, after a Course of about 2 1/2 miles in a S. E. direction it joins Mouse Water a little to the North of Hartisford Bridge.- |
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ABBEY BURN |
Abbey Burn
Abbey Burn
Abbey Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William McLean
Mr. John Murray
Mr. Charles Brown |
019.04; 020.1; 020.05 |
A stream which rises in Carnwath Parish near Climpy and forms the mutual boundary between that Parish and Carstairs it takes the name of Through Burn from where the Parish Road crosses it on the East of Whitecleuch Farm |
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THROUGH BURN |
Through Burn
Through Burn
Through Burn |
Revd. [Reverend] William McLean
Mr. John Murray
Mr. Charles Brown |
020 |
A continuation of the above mentioned Burn which also forms the Parish Boundary to the termination of its course at the confluence of the Mouse Water and Netherton Burn. |
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FALLHILLS |
Fallhills
Fallhills
Fallhills
Fallhills
Fallhills |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J. Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnstons County Map |
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A small thatched farmstead property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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MUIRFOOT |
Muirfoot
Muirfoot
Muirfoot
Muirfoot
Muirfoot |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnstons County Map |
019.16 |
Farmstead thatched and slated in good repair - property of Elliot Lockhart Esq. |
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ROBSKNOWE (In Ruins) |
Robsknowe
Robsknowe
Robsknowe
Robsknowe
Robsknowe |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
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Cothouse in ruins property of R. Monteith Esq. |
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HARELAW |
Harelaw
Harelaw
Harelaw
Harelaw
Harelaw |
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
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Large farmsteading in good repair. dwellinghouse & offices slated-several thatched Cothouses attached. property of Elliot Lockhart Esq. |
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HARE LAW |
Hare Law
Hare Law
Hare Law |
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
025.04 |
A Conspicuous green knoll property of Elliot Lockhart Esq. |
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COCKRIG |
Cockrig
Cockrig
Cockrig
Cockrig
Cockrig |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816 |
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Farmsteading in good repair - The machinery of . the thrashing machine is worked by Steam |
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In the description section "Cothouses"-small cottages -as belonging to cotters-see Robert Burns' poem "A Cotter's Saturday Night"-see link below
http://www.robertburns.org.uk/Assets/Poems_Songs/cotters_saturday_night.htm |
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EASTFIELD OF COVENHILL |
Eastfield of Covenhill __ |
Mr. Somerville Esq:__
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers. __
Mr. John Murray __ |
020.09 |
Two thatched Cot houses. the property of. J Somerville Esq. |
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EASTFIELD OF NETHERTON |
Eastfield of Netherton. |
Robert Monteith Esq. __
Mr John Murray.____
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers ____ |
020.09 |
Thatched Cothouse _the property of Robert Monteith Esq: _____ |
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THROUGHBURN BRIDGE |
Throughburn Bridge |
Robert Monteith Esq. ___
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers ____
Mr John Murray ______ |
020.09 |
A small County Bridge. of one arch over Climpie Burn built of stone & in good repair. |
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NETHERTON BURN |
Netherton Burn |
Robert Monteith Esq: __
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers. ___
Mr John Murray ___ |
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A considerable stream which rises near the Boundary between Carluke & Carstairs and flowing across the Parish joins Climpie Burn & Mouse Water |
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ROMAN CAMP (Remains of) [Corbiehall] |
Roman Camp |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
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The Parish Contains the vestiges of a Roman Camp upon the farm of Corbiehall The Camp measures 6 square acres . Though it has been considerably injured by the plough and the spade the walls of Circumvallation are still easily traced the praetorium is visible, and the Causeway to and from the Camp running in a direct line
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Statistical Account 1841.
The foregoing description does not agree with the present appearance of the Camp the praetorium is not distinguishable from any other portion of the Camp and even its site cannot be ascertained the side of the Camp facing the Clyde is the most entire. being about 5 feet in height and sloping at an angle of about 30 degrees towards the River. __ the greater portion of the east and west faces of the Camp can still be traced out by a slightly raised embankment of Considerable thickness _ these embankments as the approach the north side of the Camp gradually become less perceptible until the finally disappear. _ the north side of the Camp is entirely effaced and is not to be distinguished from the surrounding Cultivated Surface. __
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MUTTONHOLE |
Muttonhole
Muttonhole
Muttonhole
Muttonhole
Muttonhole |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
020.13 |
A delapidated cothouse property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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HARTIESFORD BRIDGE |
Hartiesford Bridge
Hartiesford Bridge
Hartiesford Bridge |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
020.13 |
A stone bridge, one arch,
built over Mouse Water, at the expense of the Parish
Since the examination of this and the adjoining Parish it has been ascertained that a Ford was here previous to the erection of the bridge and it was called Harties Ford after a person of the name of Hartie and it is so called on a very old Map of the Lockhart estate in Carnwath Parish The authorities supplied approve of the Alteration to Hartiesford Bridge |
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BROADHOUSELEE |
Broadhouselee
Broadhouselee
Broadhouselee
Brodieslee
Brodieslee |
R.C.Buchanan
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Johnstons County Map
Forrests Map |
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Farmsteading, thatched, one storey, property of R. C. Buchanan Esq. |
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NEWMAINS |
Newmains
Newmains
Newmains
Newmains
Newmains |
William Grosart Esq
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
019.16 |
A Large farmsteading in excellent repair. property of William Grosart Esq. |
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MUIRHALL (In Ruins) |
Muirhall
Muirhall
Muirhall
Muirhall
Muirhall |
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
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Cothouse in ruins property of Elliot Lockhart Esq. |
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STOBILEEMUIR |
Stobileemuir
Stobileemuir
Stobileemuir
Stablelimuir
Stablelimuir |
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Johnston's County Map
Forrest's Map |
025.09 |
Farmsteading recently erected, slated one storey-property of Elliot Lockhart Esq.
This name applied to an adjacent farmsteading now being removed. |
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MUIRHEAD |
Muirhead
Muirhead
Muirhead
Muirhead
Muirhead |
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
025.04 |
Small farmstead, thatched, one Storey in indifferent repair property of Elliot Lockhart Esq. |
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MUIRHOUSE |
Muirhouse
Muirhouse
Muirhouse
Muirhouse
Muirhouse |
Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart Baronet
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
020.13 |
Thatched homestead in bad repair-property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart Baronet. |
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CRANLEY COTTAGE |
Cranley Cottage |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. John Murray |
025.08 |
This handsome Villa (which is alluded to in the Statistical Account under the name of Brownrig.) is two Storeys, _Slated and had out offices attached. there is also a well laid out Garden and ornamental Grounds the former situated in a sloping bank with a Southern exposure, the steep and wooded banks of Mouse Water add much to the beauty of the surrounding prospect. __ Cranley Cottage is the property of Robert Monteith Esq: __ |
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WINDYSHIELDS |
Windyshields
Windyshields
Windyshiel
Windyshiel |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers __
Mr John Murray __
Johnstons County Map
Forrests Map |
025.08 |
A Farm steading one storey thatched & in good repair having outhouses & a Garden attached; the property of Robert Monteith Esq: ___ |
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STOBILEE |
Stobilee
Stobilee
Stableli
Stableli |
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
025.08 |
A Farmsteading one storey slated & in Good repair with offices Garden and a Thrashing Mill worked by water. power attached. it is the property of Elliot Lockhart Esq. of Cleghorn [who] is the proprietor. |
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STOBILEE BURN |
Stobilee Burn |
Elliot Lockhart Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers. __
Mr John Murray |
025.08 |
A stream which rises near the boundary between the Parishes of Lanark and Carstairs.
throughout the greater part of its Course forms the Boundary between the two Parishes. it enters Lanark Parish and joins Mouse Water near Cleghorn Road Railway Station. ___ |
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WHITELEES |
Whitelees
Whitelees
Whitelees
Whitelees |
Elliott Lockhart Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
025.08 |
A Farm steading two storeys. slated and in Good repair with out houses . & small Garden attached. it is the property Elliott Lockhart Esq: |
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HANGINGSHAW |
Hangingshaw
Hangingshaw
Hangingshaw
Hangingshaw |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
025.08 |
A Farm steading one storey slated and in Good with offices & small Garden attached: __ the property of R. Monteith Esq. |
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CROSSGATES |
Crossgates
Crossgates
Crossgates
Crossgate
Crossgate |
Elliott Lockhart Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Johnstons County Map
Forrests Map |
025.08 |
Consists of three dwelling houses all one storey.thatched. & in Good repair the property of Elliott Lockhart Esq. |
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CALEDONIAN RAILWAY |
Caledonian Railway
Caledonian Railway
Caledonian Railway |
Robert. Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. John Murray
Johnston's County Map |
025; 026 |
A Line of Railway which passing across the South portion of the Parish forms a Junction with a line bearing the same name and belonging to the same Company which enters the Parish at its South East Corner and proceeds in a Southerly direction to Carlisle __ it is the property of the Caledonian Railway Company. |
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WITCH FORD |
Witch Ford |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers. __
Mr. John Murray __ |
025.08 |
A Ford across Mouse Water which is now little used. the Road over the Mouse at this place was a Parish Road at one time but it is now merely an occupation Road.
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SILVERMUIR |
Silvermuir
Silvermuir
Silvermuir
Silvermuir
Silvermuir |
Robert Monteith Esq. __
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers __
Mr John Murray __
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
025.12 |
A Large farmsteading in Good repair slated & one storey. with offices attached it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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WESTBANK |
Westbank
Westbank
Westbank
Westbank
Westbank |
James Mathers Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers __
Mr John Murray__
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
025.12 |
A large Farmsteading 2 Storey __ slated with offices attached __ in good repair __ it is the property of James Mathers Esq: __ Connected with the farm Steading is a Thrashing Machine __ worked by Steam. |
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CALEDONIAN RAILWAY (Lanark Branch) |
Caledonian Railway (Lanark Branch) |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
025.12 |
A single line of railway about two and a half Miles in extent Connecting Cleghorn Station in the Caledonian Railway with the town of Lanark |
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NEW MILL (Corn) |
New Mill
New Mill
New Mill |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
025.12 |
A Dwelling house & offices and a Corn Mill_ one storey thatched and in Good repair machinery of Corn Mill worked by Water. it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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HOWFAULDS |
Howfaulds
Howfaulds
Howfaulds
Hawfaulds
Hawfaulds |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
025.12 |
A small farm-steading in Good repair one storey slated _ the property of Robert Monteith Esq: __ |
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ROMAN ROAD (Carstairs parish) |
Watling Street |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
025.12; 026.09 |
To lay down the exact line of this Roman Road has been the subject of deep and serious research and after the most patient investigation it has been found that "Gadanica" in the ninth Roman Iter; "Colanica" of Richards Map. and the "Colonia" Ptolemy a town of the Damnii are the same from this post which corresponds so exactly with the Damnian Town in Little Clyde the Iter must have proceeded in a North Easterly direction along the South East side of Clydesdale till it reached the remarkable turn which the River makes a little to the West of Biggar, from this point following the Course of the river the Iter would naturally proceed in a Northerly direction along the eastern or right bank till it reached Caer-stairs. the Coria or Corium of the Iter another town of the Damnii which is 24 miles from the Colonia on the Little Clyde Here too was a place known by the name of "Castledykes" which was said to be finely situated on the right bank of the Clyde, near Carstairs
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between the Western Iter and the Estuary of the Clyde, this road passed the Clyde near Lanark and led over Stonebyre Hill after which it Crossed the Nethan. Beyond this point its vestiges have been frequently discovered by the plough. The locality of this now unknown spot may be further pretty accurately ascertained by the fact that in the South side of the Mouse are the remains of a Roman Camp in Lanark now said to be 3 miles from Castledykes.
Another account is that the Iter or great road passed through the [Roman] station at Castledykes near Carstairs and leaving on the right proceeded to Cleghorn Mill where it crossed the River Mouse The road led thence through the [?] enclosures of Cleghorn leaving the Roman Camp on the right & proceeded to Cllylaw. Kilcadzow. Coldstream and Guilshields to Belstane in the neighbourhood of Carluke being throughout Clydesdale Known by the appropriate name of Watling Street. _ Statistical Account. _
The latter account coincides with a discovery of a portion of the Roman Road in the farm of Silvermuir & would lead in the direction above_mentioned. the road consisted of large stones or flags laid together and was about 50 links in width. it is universally called Watlind Street. in Scotland as well as in Yorkshire wherever traces of it has been found, which is supposed to be derived from the old Saxon word. "Weodel" to W[?] |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs
Watling Street (continued)
between the Western Iter and the Estuary of the Clyde, this road passed the Clyde near Lanark and led over Stonebyre Hill after which it Crossed the Nethan. Beyond this point its vestiges have been frequently discovered by the plough. The locality of this now unknown spot may be further pretty accurately ascertained by the fact that in the South side of the Mouse are the remains of a Roman Camp in Lanark now said to be 3 miles from Castledykes.
Another account is that the Iter or great road passed through the [Roman] station at Castledykes near Carstairs and leaving on the right proceeded to Cleghorn Mill where it crossed the River Mouse The road led thence through the [?] enclosures of Cleghorn leaving the Roman Camp on the right & proceeded to Cllylaw. Kilcadzow. Coldstream and Guilshields to Belstane in the neighbourhood of Carluke being throughout Clydesdale Known by the appropriate name of Watling Street. _ Statistical Account. _
The latter account coincides with a discovery of a portion of the Roman Road in the farm of Silvermuir & would lead in the direction above_mentioned. the road consisted of large stones or flags laid together and was about 50 links in width. it is universally called Watlind Street. in Scotland as well as in Yorkshire wherever traces of it has been found, which is supposed to be derived from the old Saxon word. "Weodel" to W[?] |
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BLACKLAW MOSS |
Blacklaw Moss
Blacklaw Moss
Blacklaw Moss |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.10 |
A large patch of Moss near the centre of the parish property of R. Monteith Esq. |
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BROWNRIG |
Brownrig
Brownrig
Brownrig
Brownrig
Brownrig |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.10 |
Farmsteading in bad repair dwellinghouse and offices in bad repair property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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SHODSHILL MILL |
Shodshill Mill
Shodshill Mill
Shodshill Mill
Shothill Mill
Shothill Mill |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.10 |
Old farmstead & corn mill Houses in bad repair Small water wheel attached about 8 h. [horse] power. Property of Sir Norman Lockhart. |
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RYEFLAT |
Ryeflat
Ryeflat
Ryeflat
Ryeflat
Ryeflat |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.10 |
Thatched farmsteading in bad repair - property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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SHEAFFYKNOWE |
Sheaffyknowe
Sheaffyknowe
Sheaffyknowe
Sheafknowe
Sheafknowe |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.10 |
Farmsteading thatched and slated in good repair-property of Mr Monteith Esq. |
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WESTSHIELD BRIDGE |
Westshield Bridge
Westshield Bridge
Westshield Bridge |
Robery Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.10 |
Small stone bridge. built and supported by the parish over the Dippool Water - one arch. near it junction with the Mouse Water |
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SHODSHILL MOSS |
Shodshill Moss
Shodshill Moss
Shodshill Moss |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.10 |
A considerable patch of Moss. property of Sir Norman McDonald Lockhart Bar[one]t. |
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SHODSHILL BRIDGE |
Shodshill Bridge
Shodshill Bridge
Shodshill Bridge |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.10 |
A Stone bridge, in good repair. one arch,built over Mouse Water, by the P[aris]h. |
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MOUSE WATER |
Mouse Water
Mouse Water
Mouse Water |
Robert Monteith Esq:
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers. Minister
Mr. John Murray Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.10 |
A large stream which rises in the North of Carnwath Parish and for a Considerable extent forms the Boundary between Carstairs and Carnwath Parishes after it receives the Dippool it changes its Course from South to West and flows through extensive tracts of Mossy lands towards the Western Boundary of the Parish its banks are steep and beautifully wooded. but during the Greater part of its Course the banks on either side are liable to extensive innundations. __ it enters the Parish of Lanark a little to the West of Cranley Cottage throughout which Parish its Scenery is most romantic |
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RIVER CLYDE |
River Clyde
River Clyde
River Clyde |
Robert Monteith Esq:
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers . minister
Mr John Murray Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.13 |
The Clyde which forms the Southern Boundary of the Parish dividing it from Pettinain Parish flows in a Westerly direction through rich holm lands x x x During the lapse of ages the Clyde has often changed its Course in this neighbourhood a former channel of no very recent date is still to be seen on the property of WestbanK _ This channel at present has the appearance of a Winding lake so overgrown in some parts with reeds & marshy Grass as to have Consolidated into a sward Capable of being Cut by the scythe, (or) the mower to ensure a better footing fastening flat boards to his feet. after the fashion of the Esquimause snow shoe.
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs
River Clyde (Continued)
while in others it still limped & deep forming pools for the pike and a quiet retreat for wild ducks and other acquatic birds __ while the Clyde in Winter aids the farmer by deposition of its rich slimy mud, it at other seasons becomes his dread by bursting with rapid innundation on his holms when in Crop and leaving desolation in place of luxuriant fertility. ___________ Statistical Account Carstairs Parish |
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THE CROOK |
The Crook |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr John Murray Schoolmaster |
026.13 |
A portion of the old Course of the Clyde so called from its Crooked shape resembling somewhat the appearance of a horseshoe. it Contains a very deep pool of stagnant water which has no outlet but is periodically supplied by the innundations of the Clyde which through the lapse of years have changed the surface of the Ground to such an extent that the track of the Greater portion of the Old Course is not clearly discernible , ___________ |
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CRANLEY MOSS |
Cranley Moss
Cranley Moss
Cranley Moss |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.10 |
A large tract of Moss in the Centre of the Parish and from which the inhabitants principally obtain peats for fuel. it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq: ___ |
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DIPPOOL WATER |
Dippool Water
Dippool Water
Dippool Water
Dippool Water
Dippool Water |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr J Murray Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
020.15 |
A largeStream which rises in the north of Carnwath Parish and for a short distance forms the boundary between that Parish and Carstairs, joins the Mouse Water at West Shield Bridge. |
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BLACK GATE |
Black Gate
Black Gate
Black Gate |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.02 |
A Marshy outlet to the water of Black Loch in Carnwath Parish hence the name |
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BLACK MOSS |
Black Moss
Black Moss
Black Moss |
Robert Monteith Esq
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.02 |
Formerly a large patch of moss now mostly reclaimed - property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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RED LOCH |
Red Loch
Red Loch
Red Loch
Red Loch
Red Loch |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers. Minister
Mr J Murray. Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.02 |
Small loch divided by the boundary of Carstairs and Carnwath Parishes |
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RYEFLAT MOSS |
Ryeflat Moss
Ryeflat Moss
Ryeflat Moss |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.02 |
A considerable patch of Moss on Ryeflat farm. property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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LANG HILL |
Lang Hill
Lang Hill
Lang Hill |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr J Murray |
026.06 |
Small abrupt pasture hill property of Robert Monteith Esq. _ Lang Scotticism of Long. |
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CARSTAIRS [village] |
Carstairs
Carstairs Village
Carstairs Vill |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr J. Murray Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.05 |
"The Village of Carstairs is a most beautiful and picturesque spot presenting an object which charms the eye from whatever quarter it is approached." X
It certainly presents a favourable Contrast to may villages by its cleanliness & from the Circumstance of almost every house having gardens & ornamental plot of Ground before the door __ judging from the area the village Covers it would be supposed to Contain more inhabitants than it does __ the number only amounting to about 450 the majority of the houses are slated and one storey. there are however newly built houses 2 storeys Generally speaking they are all in excellent repair __ in the Centre of the Village and surrounded by large beech trees is a Green which is free to the inhabitants
The only place of Worship in the village is the Parish Church there being no dissenting places of worship in the Parish __ there are three Public Houses in the village. __
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CHURCH [Carstairs] |
Church
Kirk
Kirk
Church |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr J. Murray Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map
Statistical Account of the Parish |
026.05 |
The Parish Church with its surrounding burying Ground stands in the Centre of the Village a situation exceedingly well Chosen for the population Generally it was rebuilt in 1794 and is ornamented with a spire and Clock It affords 430 sittings all of which are divided among the heritors according to their respective Valuations and again subdivided among the tenants (excepting the seat of the patron) according to the size of their respective farms _ none of the seats are let.
Statistical Account of Carstairs Parish
The inhabitants of the Village although they have no seat attached to their feus or houses are accommodated with sittings by the farmers the latter not occupying much more than the half of the Church _ there is one Gallery in the Church for the accommodation of Mr Monteiths household _ In like manner with the Village, the Church is remarkable for its cleanliness and thorough repair _ not as is the Case in Parish Churches throughout the Country where the[y] resemble stables or lumber houses more than places of Worship. ____ |
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CARSTAIRS CASTLE |
Site of
Carstairs Castle |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
026.05 |
The ancient Castle of Carstairs was originally a Roman Station or fortification and was given by King David or S[ain]t David as he was called in A [nno] D[omini] 1126 to the Bishop of Glasgow for his Country place the following Curious information is from the Rotuli Scotiae in the Tower published by the Record Commission. When Edward 1st [first] was at Berwick in 1292 deciding on the claims of Bruce and Baliol he was in possession of all the fortresses of Scotland at that period the King granted a licence to Robert Wishart Bishop of Glasgow. to finish the Castle of Carstairs which he had begun without his leave _ the following is a Copy of the licence _ The King and Sovereign. Lord of the Kingdom of Scotland to all his bailiffs and faithful men to whom those shall Come Greeting _ whereas on Venerable father Robert. Bishop at his own Manor of Carstairs County of Lanarka Certain Castle of Stone and Mortar after the death of |
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Site of Carstairs Castle continued:
Alexander of blessed Memory began without any license to build _ we to the same Bishop a special Grace being willing to have Granted in this part to him for ourselves and our heirs that he the said Castle so began may finish and fortify with Kernels and the same so finished & turreted & hermillated may hold to him and to his successors for ever now wish we that the said Bishop or his successors by reCastle being begun without licence or will as aforesaid be quarrelled or in any way aggrieved witness the King at Berwick on Tweed the 15 of July. _
Satistical Account of Carstairs Parish
There is not a vestige of the Castle remaining _ but some few years ago several old walls were discovered in digging for a well _ together with portion of monumental stone Work which evidently formed part of a Gothic edifice and which are in the possession of Robert Monteith Esq. ________ |
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(site of) Roman Station |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
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The ancient Castle of Carstairs was originally a Roman Station or fortification and ^in^ the vicinity have been found the remains of a bath besides pots- dishes and instruments of War as well as these have been found Coins bearing the inscription of M. Aurelius M. Antonius. Trajanus Imperator
_ [illegible word] - some of which were sent by the late Mr Fullerton to the Society of Antiquitarians and to the University of Glasgow _________ Stat[istical] acc[oun]t |
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COLUMBIE |
Columbie
Columby
Columby |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.05 |
A Farm steading two storeys. slated and in Good repair with extensive outhouses and a Thrashing Machine worked by steam attached it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq: __ |
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COMMERCIAL INN [Carstairs] |
Commercial Inn |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend]
William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
026.05 |
A Public house one storey thatched and in Good repair __ with stabling accommodation attached it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq: __ |
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MANSE [parish, Carstairs] |
Manse
Manse
Manse
Manse |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd [Reverend] William Struthers ___
John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
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026.05 |
An elegant an Commodious Manse with offices and Garden wall was built in 1820 on a new and very eligible site about 5 minutes walk from the Church the Glebe Contains 13 acres including the Ground occupied by the Garden, Manse and offices it may be valued at £40 yearly the stipend which was augmented in 1819 amounts to 17 Chalders half meal and half barley estimated at the rate of the highest fiars in the County with £10-0-0 for Communion elements. _
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SCHOOL [Carstairs] |
School |
Robert Monteith Esq:
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers __
Mr John Murray |
026.05 |
The Parochial school which is situated in the village is attended by 85 scholars in an average _ (male & female) and the branches taught are English reading _ Grammar Arithmetic Book-Keeping practical Mathematics _ Latin Greek. Geography and French. the fees for English reading are 2/6 [two shillings and sixpence] per quarter for writing 3/- [three shillings] for English Grammar 3/6 [three shillings and sixpence] for Arithmetic and practical Mathematics 4/- [four shillings] for Latin Greek & French 5/- [five shillings] for Book Keeping £1-1-0 [one pound one shilling and no pence] no extra charge is made for Geography and the fee for the higher branches always includes the lower the salary is the max[imu]m £34. 4.-4 1/2 [34 pounds 4 shillings and 4 pence ha'penny / halfpenny] with a free house and the staturory quantity of Ground for a Garden __ the Schoolmaster also receives the produce of a mortification left by Sir James Lockhart of Carstairs Bar[one]t in 1757 |
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that yields £1-10-0 annually and for which he pays 5/- [five shillings] of feu duty to the Superior _, Taking into account the salary_ School fees and perquisites belonging to the Session and heritor's Clerk, the amount received by the teacher may be estimated at £75 yearly. __
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WHITE LOCH |
White Loch
White Loch
White Loch |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr Jno [John] Murray Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.05 |
A small Fresh water Loch remarkable for the purity of its water. ___ |
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LINT MILL (Disused) [Mouse Water] |
Old Lint Mill |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
026.05 |
The Ruins of a Lint Mill situate on the East side of the Mouse __ it has been disused for many years. __ |
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TILE WORKS [Carstairs] |
Tile Works |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Mr John Murray |
026.05 |
This Tile Works which supplies the adjacent Country with tiles for draining purposes was erected by Henry Monteith Esq the Stat[istical] Acc[oun]t says with reference to it that "the clay in the N[orth] W[est] of the Mouse is of a very fine quality which circumstance induced the proprietor to erect a tile Work where tiles for draining are now made to a Great extent" it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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CARSTAIRS HOUSE |
Carstairs House
Carstairs House
Carstairs House
Carstairs House
Carstairs House |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr Jno [John] Murray Schoolmaster
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.09 |
A large Norman Gothic Mansion __ modern
the seat of Robert Monteith Esq. A battlement top is carried round the entire building and at irregular intervals high august towers, pierced with long loophole windows rise from the base above the battlement. A fine bow window projects from various parts of the mansion; it is divided into five lights by slender mullions, adorned with the trefoil and fleur de lis, A high square tower rises to a considerable altitude from the centre of the building; and from the base of the tower projects northward a light elegant porch. The approach and Grounds of Carstairs House are unusually fine. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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COWFORD |
Cowford
Cowford
Cowford |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers - Minister
Mr Jno [John] Murray Schoolmr [Schooolmaster]
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.05 |
A Farm steading one storey built of brick and slated __ in Good repair _ it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq: _________ |
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COWFORD BRIDGE |
Cowford Bridge |
Robert Monteith Esq. ___
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers _
Mr Jno [John] Murray __ |
026.05 |
A Stone Bridge of one arch spanning the Mouse Water. it is a County Bridge, ______ |
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COWFORD T.P. |
Cowford T. P. |
Robert Monteith Esq: __
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers ___
Mr John Murray__ |
026.05 |
A Tollhouse one storey thatched and in indifferent repair it is the property of Robert Monteith Esq: __ |
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HILLS |
Hills
Hills
Hills |
Robert Monteith Esq:
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.05 |
A Farmsteading _ one storey thatched and in tolerable repair. it is the property of Robert Monteith__Esq. __ |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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OLDMILL |
Oldmill
Oldmill
Old Mill |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr Jno [John] Murray Schoolmr [Schoolmaster]
Johnston's County Map
Forrest's County Map dated 1816 |
026.09 |
This name applies to two Dwelling houses. one storey slated and in Good repair the property of of Robert Monteith Esq: it is so called from its vicinity to an old Corn Mill which is now in ruins. ____ |
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WHITE MOSS |
White Moss |
Robert Monteith Esq :
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
026.09 |
This was once a very extensive Moss but it has to a Great extent been reclaimed by the proprietor Robert Monteith Esq: ____ |
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KILNMUIR |
Kilnmuir
Kilmuir
Kilmuir |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr JohnMurray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.09 |
A Farm steading one storey thatched and in middling repair ___ the property of Robert Monteith Esq: _____ |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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CHARLIE'S WELL |
Charlie's Well |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. John Murray |
026.05 |
A small spring well remarkable for the purity of its water the origin of its name is unknown. __ |
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MILLSTONE QUARRY [nr Charlie's Well] |
Millstone Quarry |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
026.05 |
A Quarry which has been for many years in disuse but from which excellent Millstones were obtained, _ it produces a Curious Kind of stone. resembling petrified Gravel and sand which when first exposed to the atmosphere is quite soft & Can be moulded into any shape. but it Gradually acquires a Great degree of hardness & cohesion equalling if not surpassing the hardest stone. __________ |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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T.P. [Ravenstruther] |
Ravenstruther T. P. |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers, Minr [Minister]
Mr John Murray, Schoolmr [Schoolmaster] |
026.09 |
A tenement _ one storey thatched and in Good repair the property of Robert Monteith Esq. __ |
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SANDY BURN |
Sandy Burn |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray |
025.16; 026.13 |
A stream which rises in Lanark Moor. and enters Carstairs Parish at its South Westerly extremity. it joins the Clyde a little to the South of Westbank after a South Easterly Course of about 2 [two] Miles. __ |
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GALLOW HILL |
Gallow Hill
Galla Hill
Galla Hill |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.05 |
A small arable hill a little to the East of Carstairs, it appears to have been used as a place of execution in ancient times __ hence its name. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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CARSTAIRS MAINS |
Carstairs Mains
Carstairs Mains
Carstairs Mains |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers, Minister
Mr. [John] Murray Schoolmaster |
026.09 |
A large farmstead in Good repair dwellinghouse two storeys, offices one storey. property of Robert Monteith Esq: |
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FLUSH BURN |
Flush Burn |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. [John] Murray |
026.09 |
A Considerable Stream which rises a little North of Columbie Farm and taking a Southerly direction joins the Clyde after a Course of 1 1/2 [one and a half] Miles. ___ |
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CORBIEHALL |
Corbiehall
Corbyhall
Corbyhall |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. [John] Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.09 |
A Farmstead one storey and in Good repair property of Robert Monteith Esq. |
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RAVENSTRUTHER |
Ravenstruther
Ravenstruther
Ravenstruther |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. [John] Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.09 |
A Hamlet consisting of about twenty thatched one storey tenements, property of Robert Monteith Esq.
contains a school |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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SCHOOL [Ravenstruther] |
School
School
School |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers Minister
Mr. John Murray Schoolmaster |
026.09 |
A private adventure school, supported by the scholars' fees. situated in the hamlet named Ravenstruther. average attendance 40 [forty] _ of which 30 [thirty] are females. ___ |
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NEWHOUSE |
Newhouse
Newhouse
Newhouse |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Rev. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. J[ohn] Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.09 |
Large farmstead one storey that is in indifferent repair. __ property of R[obert] Monteith Esq.. |
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BOGPARK |
Bogpark
Bogpark
Bogpark |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.09 |
a cothouse thatched. property of R[obert] Monteith Esq.. |
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MOSSHOUSE |
Mosshouse |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. John Murray |
026.09 |
A small Cothouse built of wood and tiled. the property of Robert Monteith Esq.. |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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CARSTAIRS JUNCTION HOTEL |
Carstairs Junction Hotel |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr. John Murray |
026.10 |
A Public House two storeys slated and in Good repair __ the property of the Caledonian Railway Company. _____ |
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STRAWFRANK |
Strawfrank
Strawfrank
Strawfrank
Strawfrank |
Robert Monteith Esq.
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers
Mr John Murray
Forrest's County Map dated 1816
Johnston's County Map |
026.10 |
This name applies to a Farm steading and a row of dwelling houses the former is built of brick _ 2 Storeys. slated with offices and Garden attached - it is the property of R[obert] Monteith Esq: __ the latter consists of houses one & two storeys slated & thatched. in Good repair the property of J. Somerville Esq |
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Ph. [Parish] of Carstairs |
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CARSTAIRS JUNCTION |
Carstairs Junction |
Robert Monteith Esq
Revd. [Reverend] William Struthers __
Mr John Murray |
026.10 |
This is one of the most important Railway Stations in the Country as through it daily pass not only the traffic between Edinburgh & Glasgow but the greater part of the traffic between the manufacturing districts of Scotland and England, it contains extensive accommodation for the workmen Employed, Machinery for the repair of Steam Engines _ also extensive Refreshment Rooms and all the usual adjuncts of a first Class Station The Station and surrounding houses are well lit with Gas _ the Main building Consists of brick walls and a Glass roof which when illuminated at night has a brilliant effect.
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13 13
Name Book
of the
Parish of Carstairs
Co. [County] Lanark
[Stamps:] "Ordnance [--] S. Store Southampton -dated 15 October 1932"
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INDEX
4 columns - name - page
Column 1
Name --page
Abbey--4
Auchter Water--3
Abbey Burn --10
Back Burn --9
Birniehall --7
Black Gate --33
Black Hill --3
Black Law --3
Blacklaw Moss --25
Black Moss --33
Bogpark --50
Bridge-end --8
Broadhouselee --15
Brownrig --25
Caledonian Railway --20
Caledonian Railway (Lanark Branch) --22
Carstairs -- (parish) --1
Carstairs --(village)--35
Carstairs Castle (on site of Roman Station --37
Carstairs House --44
Column 2
name -- page
Carstairs Junction -- 52
Carstairs Junction Hotel -- 51
Carstairs Mains -- 49
Charlie's Well -- 47
Church -- 36
Cockrig -- 12
Columbie -- 40
Commercial Inn -- 40
Corbiehall -- 49
Covenhill -- 4
Cowford -- 45
Cowford T. P. -- 45
Cranley Cottage -- 17
Cranley Moss -- 32
Crossgates -- 19
Cowford Bridge -- 45
Darmead Linn -- 4
Dippool Water --33
Column 3
name -- page
Eastfield of Covenhill -- 13
Eastfield of Netherton -- 13
Fallhills -- 11
Flush Burn -- 49
Gallow Hill --48
Haininghead -- 4
Hangingshaw -- 19
Hare Hill -- 5
Harelaw -- 12
Hare Law -- 12
Hartisford Bridge -- 15
Hills -- 45
Howfaulds -- 22
Kilnmuir -- 46
Lang Hill -- 34
Lint Mill (disused) -- 43
Column 4
Name -- page
Manse -- 40
March Syke -- 5
Millstone Quarry -- 47
Mosshouse -- 50
Mossplatt -- 7
Mouse Water -- 29
Muirfoot -- 11
Muirhall -- 16
Muirhead -- 16
Muirhouse -- 16
Muttonhole -- 15
Netherton -- 8
Netherton Burn -- 13
Newhouse -- 50
Newmains -- 15
New Mill -- 22 |
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