The lesmahagow community council website reports on the investigation into a fire at the property on 9 march 2009. Historic birkwood castle, in lesmahagow, lanarkshire was formerly used as a psychiatric. Lesmahagow professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. Patient case books records of birkwood hospital, lesmahagow. Fifteen trial trenches totalling 2850m2 were excavated over 5. Lesmahagow place names database further information nls maps. Birkwood castle hospital, lesmahagow part 2 youtube.
Lanark and district archaeological society ladas is a very active amateur society operating in the clydesdale area of scotland. It was once used as a hospital for mentallydisabled children before closing in 2002. Bankhouse is situated in the heart of the conservation village of lesmahagow, just two miles down the road from the auchlochan estate. The geonames geographical database is available for download free of charge under a creative commons attribution license. It is a noncommercial service, provided by an evergrowing group of volunteers in cooperation with the federation of family history societies. War memorial at the entrance to lesmahagow cemetery. The library provides a selection of adult fiction and nonfiction books, photocopier and childrens library.
He was the eldest of tive sons born to james greenshields and betty jack. Birkwood house is a category b listed building in lesmahagow, south lanarkshire, scotland. Scotlands mosthaunted site birkwood castle mysteriously. Lesmahagow old parish church with the ruins of the priory in the foreground. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. If you are interested in this vacancy, we invite you to look at this downloadable parish profile, which we hope will give you a feel for the life and work of our congregations. Lesmahagow simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Access information there is a 75 year closure period on medical records of adults, and a.
Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. Ns 8100 3897 an archaeological evaluation was carried out between 1214 february 2007 on the area of a proposed residential development at the birkwood hospital to the s of lesmahagow. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Meanwhile, deep mined coal went into terminal decline as an industry, though significant open cast. Birkwood was purchased by lanarkshire council in 1920 and was first occupied as a certified institution for mental defectives on 3rd july 1923. Lesmahagow and published in 1914 by james young, lesmahagow. Documented in the volume is the patients name, date of birth, gender and religion. Historic birkwood castle, in lesmahagow, lanarkshire was formerly used as a psychiatric hospital and is considered among paranormal circles to be one of the uks most haunted places. For statistics about lesmahagow itself, go to units and statistics. There is great dispute over the definite meaning of lesmahagow s name but it is certainly derived from its patron saint st machutus, a sixth century welsh monk. The case books provide details on particular patients and their continued progress at birkwood house. Birkwood hospital former, lesmahagow buildings at risk.
Access information there is a 75 year closure period on medical records of adults, and a 100 year closure period on medical records of minors. The best things to do in lesmahagow 2020 with photos. Contact details south lanarkshire leisure and culture. Betty jack was born in culter parish in the year 1774. There is great dispute over the definite meaning of lesmahagows name but it is certainly derived from its patron saint st machutus, a sixth century welsh monk. Birkwood hospital was run by lanarkshire council for the care of children with severe learning disabilities. Haunted birkwood castle to be demolished after flats.
Kinross poorhouse, kinross the history of the workhouse by. His brother william fraser 18871945married jean gibson. Fountain, scotland, cathedral, history, building, travel, outdoor, historia. Wishaw general hospital station to lesmahagow 3 ways to travel. Latest headlines world news you mag event books mail shop property. Birkwood hospital, lesmahagow the national archives. Records of birkwood hospital, lesmahagow, scotland archives. At the time of the 1910 us census, he was a widower and was living in cleveland, ohio with three brothers and a niece.
Lios mochuda is a small town on the edge of moorland, near lanark in the central belt of scotland, and is also known as abbey green. History of lesmahagow church the ruins of lesmahagow priory next to the church. History of lesmahagow in south lanarkshire map and description. Large castellated gothic mansion with towers, turrets and crenellated parapets, 23 storeys over basement, now 1989 a hospital. About this period the weirs of kerse and auchtygemmel became cadets of stonebyres. Published in 1864, this is the definitive work for information on the history, genealogy, geology, even the history of curling. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Craignethan castle in lesmahagow, lanarkshire, scotland with castle map. How to get from wishaw general hospital station to lesmahagow by bus. Lesmahagow, lanark bibliography by 1881, the parish of lesmahagow or leshmahagow was operating almshouses which the census of that year referred to as a parochial lodging house.
Birkwood hospital, lesmahagow august 2012 pic heavy. The history of dr steevens hospital, dublin 17201920. Lesmahagow place names database national library of scotland. Take a virtual tour through birkwood castle hospital. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of lesmahagow. Birkwood castle, a former psychiatric hospital near lesmahagow, lanarkshire, was being transformed in a multimillionpound project and was due to open as a hotel next spring. Thomas thomson was born in craighead, lesmahagow on 26th january 1842 and emigrated to the usa in 1864. Annals of the parish of lesmahagow internet archive. South of the scottish highlands and north of the tinto hills, lanarkshire lies in the lowlands, northeast of ayreshire and southwest of midlothian, centered by the river clyde that drains the great rift valley of the same name in south central scotland. Lios mochuda is a small town in the historic county of lanarkshire on the edge of moorland, near lanark in the central belt of scotland.
Lesmahagow library south lanarkshire leisure and culture. River nethan lesmahagow river, book, outdoor, outdoors, rivers, books, libros. The library has free wifi and a small activeit learning centre with two chromeboxes for public use. The smaller of lesmahagows two pubs, the black bull inn is located down a short alley off abbeygreen. Birkwood hospital former, lesmahagow buildings at risk register. Built in the 18th century, it was greatly expanded by the mckirdy family. Birkwood castle, also known as birkwood house, is a gothic country house situated in lesmahagow, south lanarkshire, scotland. Page 36 and i consent to the registration hereof in the books of council and session. North lanarkshire archives, situated in motherwell, look after. History of lesmahagow, lanark county, district of strathclyde in 2001 i discovered that someone the website didnt indicate who had begun to put a book online that i had held in my hands and used in the course of my research, the the annals of lesmahagow, by j. Meanwhile, deep mined coal went into terminal decline as an industry, though significant open cast extraction continues to the south of the village. Records of birkwood hospital, lesmahagow, scotland archives hub. The extraordinary story of the ghost who persuaded cilla shed see bobby again in.
In 1920 it was purchased by the local authority for use as a hospital. Lesmahagow, with a population of approximately 3,700, is a village on the edge of moorland, near lanark in the central belt of scotland. Nethanvale is a stunning, custombuilt care home, located on the edge of a beautiful lochan. The wilderness luke goodings podcast stupid questions aye dude post production video. James mccowan and his brothers and sisters moved from old cumnock, ayrshire to lesmahagow, lanarkshire in 1799. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of lesmahagow in south lanarkshire map and description, a vision of britain through time. Buy the history of the calderstones hospital railway 19071953 1st edition by cornwell r b isbn. Before 1668 john weir of kerse was proprietor of the fivemerk land of nether poneill, called saddlerhead. Haunted birkwood castle to be demolished after flats plan falls. In addition, certain aspects of the patients health are assessed including their mental and physical state on admission and details of their parentage. Developers granted conditional planning permission for restoration and conversion of the site to hotel usage in may 2009. History of lesmahagow in south lanarkshire other web sites. Feb 01, 2010 buy bygone lesmahagow by affleck, tom isbn.
Lesmahagow photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Lesmahagow library is located centrally in abbeygreen, lesmahagow, adjacent to the local shops. The hospital began to relocate patients in 2002 and officially closed in 2005. Derelictplaces is a forum for people with an interest in the history and documentation of disused. Aug 16, 2012 lanark and district archaeological society ladas is a very active amateur society operating in the clydesdale area of scotland. We, the congregations of the parish of coalburn and lesmahagow, are looking for a new minister. Their son richard fraser senior was born in 1862 in lesmahagow lanarkshire. Birkwood house, situated in lesmahagow lanarkshire was originally a stately home built in 1887 for the mckirdy family. Several building phases, beginning with a northfacing georgian villa built late 18thearly 19th century originally freestanding, now part of rear wing. The history of dr steevens hospital, dublin 17201920 kirkpatrick, t. Birkwood castle, a former psychiatric hospital near lesmahagow, lanarkshire, was being transformed in a multimillionpound project and was. The area grew with the founding of a priory in 1144 and its monks were responsible for planting fruit trees in the clyde valley. Birkwood hospital was run by lanarkshire council for the care of children with severe learning. New trows road, lesmahagow, lanark, south lanarkshire ml11 0gs author.
Lesmahagow reached the middle of the 1900s in pretty good shape, but passenger services ceased on the railway in 1965, and the line was removed altogether in 1970. Lesmahagow parish historical society, 4042 abbeygreen. The society has been involved in excavations on several prehistoric, roman and mediaeval sites throughout the area. The area grew with the founding of a priory in 1144 and its monks were. The clearances in lesmahagow had already had a devastating effect on the local population almost a 25% decline between 1755 and 1792. John greenshields was bom at abbeygreen in lesmahagow parish, lanarkshire, scotland on the 28h of september 1794. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Formerly gate lodge to birkwood house, latterly hospital, which is now vacant and subject to applications for redevelopment. Ranking is affected by subscription level showing the 50 nearest mental health hospitals to the centre of lesmahagow sort order explanation on the default sort the listings are ranked by a combination of. Records of birkwood hospital, lesmahagow, scotland. Opened in 1923, it provided care for both boys and girls and was one of the few. William fraser 18251901 married janet hill gilchrist 18251899.
Sep 18, 2008 the history of dr steevens hospital, dublin 17201920 kirkpatrick, t. External inspection finds this interesting building in generally sound condition, but empty and boarded up. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham. Nov 10, 2014 birkwood hospital was run by lanarkshire council for the care of children with severe learning disabilities. The lesmahagow community council website reports on the investigation into a fire at the. Birkwood hospital, lesmahagow august 2012 pic heavy page 2.
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