Biggar Castle
Biggar Castle was a 12th century castle in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It appears to have been abandoned by the 14th century.
History[]
The motte and bailey castle was built in the 12th century by Baldwin of Biggar, who received the barony of Biggar from David I of Scotland.[1] Baldwin and his son Waltheof were Sheriffs of Lanarkshire.
It passed to the Fleming family in the 13th century with a heiress of Biggar and was held by the Fleming family until the 14th century.[2] The Fleming family abandoned the castle for Boghall Castle.[2] The motte is still extant of the castle.
Citations[]
- ^ The New Statistical Account of Scotland: Lanark. Volume 6. Society for the Benefit of the Sons and Daughters of the Clergy. W. Blackwood and Sons, 1845. page 359.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Coventry 2008, pp. 198–199.
References[]
- Coventry, Martin. Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans. Musselburgh, 2008. ISBN 978-1-899874-36-1
- CANMORE - Biggar, High Street
- CANMORE - Biggar
Categories:
- 12th-century establishments in Scotland
- Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland
- Ruined castles in Scotland
- Castles in South Lanarkshire