What is recorded here
Strathaven Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Spensers, a powerful noble family in the region. It is important as a historic stronghold associated with the suppression of the Scottish First War of Independence and the execution of Sir William Wallace in 1305.
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Places near here
StrathavenNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 56 yd
Strathaven, Castle StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 69 yd
Strathaven, Stonehouse Road, Town MillMill (19th Century) · 79 yd
Strathaven, the CrossHouse (post Medieval) · 97 yd
Strathaven, Bridge Street, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 132 yd
Wilson MemorialMemorial · 193 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 245 yd
Strathaven, Glasgow Road, Library and Council HallHall (period Unassigned), Library (period Unassigned) · 580 yd
Strathaven ParkVisitor information · 717 yd
Spectacle E'e FallsWaterfall · 1709 yd
West WoodWood · 1.4 mi
TweediesideCastle (medieval)(possible) · 1.8 miOther information
Photo: Billy McCrorie · CC BY-SA 2.0