Libberton
Libberton is a village and historical parish in South Lanarkshire.[1] The village is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Quothquan and 2.3 miles (3.68 km) south-east of Carnwath. The nearest rivers are the South Medwyn River, the North Medwyn River and the River Clyde which lies the east of the village.[2]
History edit
There are several prehistoric Hillforts in the area, including West Whitecastle. However, over centuries, West Whitecatle has been extensively disturbed by ploughing and tree planting.[3] A carved stone dating to the late 13th or early 14th century has also been found within the fort at West Whitecastle Farm (just to the west) of Libberton.[4][5] A camp earthwork with a circular enclosure lies to the east of the village at Bowmuir.[6] Another earthwork is also near Libberton at Craigieburn. A polished greenstone axe was found there circa 1900 and this was purchased by the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland.[7]
Libberton has a long history as an agricultural settlement.[2] In 1660, the village was incorporated as a parish with Quothquan.[2] Much of the parish was historically owned by the Lords Dalzell before being sold to Sir George Lockhart in 1676.[2]
In 1811, the population of the village was recorded as 749 and by 1831 this had risen to 773.[2] There were two Smithies in the town, the buildings are now in residential use.[8][9]
In 1854, Liberton Mains farmhouse was built.[10] The adjacent housing development at Libberon Mains was built after 2007 following an archeological survey. The surrounding area has several Cropmarks.[11]
The village red telephone box is of the K6 design. It dates to 1935 and is Category B listed.[12]
Church edit
Libberton parish church was built in 1812.[2][13] The church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland.[14] The church interior was refurbished in 1902.[13] The 2 story manse was built in 1824 and is also Category B listed.[15] In 1892, a medieval bronze cauldron was found near the Church and is now in the National Museum of Scotland.[16]
Education edit
Libberton Primary School is located just outside the village on the Muir road to Quothquan.[17][18]
References edit
- ^ "Parish of Libberton". The Gazetteer for Scotland. School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh and The Royal Scottish Geographical Society. from the original on 21 April 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f The New Statistical Account of Scotland. Blackwod and Sons. 1845. pp. 42–48.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "West Whitecastle (48963)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Davidson, J (1977). "Note on a carved stone found within the fort on West Whitecastle Farm, Libberton, Lanarkshire". Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 108: 383–384. from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "West Whitecastle Farm (48980)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Bowmuir (48962)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Libberton Earthwork (47681)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Libberton, Smithy (151304)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Libberton, Old Smithy (47675)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Libberton Mains (200003)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Libberton Mains (146058)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK ON B7106 NEAR LIBBERTON (Category B Listed Building) (LB7380)". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "PARISH CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD (Category B Listed Building) (LB7374)". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Home Page". Libberton and Quothquan Parish Church. from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "LIBBERTON HOUSE (Category B Listed Building) (LB7375)". Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Libberton Church (47685)". Canmore. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Libberton Primary School". South Lanarkshire Council. from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Home Page". Libberton Primary School. from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2022.