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Cleland House, 'wallace's Cave'

Cave (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Cleland House, 'wallace's Cave'

Classification Cave (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 45645

Site Number NS75NE 5

NGR NS 7833 5765

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council North Lanarkshire
  • Parish Bothwell (Motherwell)
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Motherwell
  • Former County Lanarkshire

Archaeology Notes

NS75NE 5 7833 5765.

(NS 7833 5765) Wallace's Cave (NR)

OS 6" map (1910)

In the middle of the steep rock upon which the house of Cleland stands, is a large natural cave which has been partly improved by art, capable of holding 40-50 men, and of difficult access. The entry was secured by a door and an iron gate. The fireplace and part of chimney and floor still remain. The tradition is that it was used as a place of concealment in the troublesome times of the country as far back as Sir William Wallace, perhaps by the hero himself.

Statistical Account (OSA) 1795; Imperial Gazetteer

The remains of this cave are located in the centre of a cliff-face, making approach quite arduous. Rock-falls have reduced it simply to its back wall and a narrow ledge for its floor. It cannot now be described as a cave. No information, other than the traditional association with Sir William Wallace, was obtained relating to this cave.

Visited by OS (JLD) 11 September 1953

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