Libberton
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| File:Libberton Parish Church, South Lanarkshire, side view.jpg Libberton Parish Church, seen from the south-east, built 1812 | |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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
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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 | edit source]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 | edit source]Libberton Primary School is located just outside the village on the Muir road to Quothquan.[17][18]
References
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