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]
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]
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]
Libberton Primary School is located just outside the village on the Muir road to Quothquan. [17] [18]
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]
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]
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]
Libberton Primary School is located just outside the village on the Muir road to Quothquan. [17] [18]