Glasgow, Robroyston Mains
Farmstead (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Glasgow, Robroyston Mains
Classification Farmstead (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Mid Row
Canmore ID 213834
Site Number NS66NW 389
NGR NS 6335 6915
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/213834
- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Cadder (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS66NW 389 6335 6915
NS 6315 6495 to NS 6875 6960 In February and March 2001, an archaeological desk-based study was undertaken on the site of a proposed housing development just N of Robroyston - Robroyston being associated with the site of the capture of William Wallace. The barn where this capture is traditionally held to have taken place was demolished in the 19th century.
NS 6335 6915 Mid Row. A farming settlement, first shown on a map of 1795: four rectangular structures loosely arranged around an open courtyard. No visible remains of this site were seen on the ground.
Sponsor: David R Murray & Associates
C Dalglish 2001.
