Lanark Castle

Lanark Castle was the origin and heart of what later became the royal burgh of Lanark, Scotland. The town grew up outside the castle walls. Long since demolished, the castle lay high on the east bank of the River Clyde, near the confluence with the Mouse Water. The site is designated a scheduled monument.[1]

Lanark Castle
Caisteal Lannraig
Lanark, Scotland
Lanark Castle
Coordinates55.6703°N 3.7837°W / 55.6703; -3.7837
Site information
ConditionDemolished

As a key strategic high point over the Clyde Valley, the Romans built a fortification on what is still known as Castle Hill, south west of the modern town centre. Other fortifications were built on the site after the Romans' brief occupation of southern Scotland came to an end.[2]

The castle was used as a royal residence by David I and William the Lion.

Parliament of Kenneth II

Some records claim that Kenneth II of Scotland held a parliament at Lanark Castle in 978. However, this is most likely not accurate. At this time, Lanark was a part of the Kingdom of Strathclyde. Lanark Castle was most likely built during the reign of David I, and was probably completed by 1144 when the town became a Royal Burgh.[3]

The castle features in The Scottish Chiefs.[4]

References
  1. Historic Environment Scotland. "Castle Hill,site of Lanark Castle (SM2612)". Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  2. Clarke, John; Glasgow Archaeological Society (1952). Miller, Steuart Napier (ed.). The Roman occupation of south-western Scotland: being reports of excavations and surveys carried out under the auspices of the Glasgow Archaeological Society. Glasgow University Publications. 83. R. MacLehose.
  3. "Lanark Castle". The Castle Guy. Simon Forder. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  4. Porter, Jane (1921). The Scottish Chiefs. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. p. 38. ISBN 9780684193403.
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