Strathaven, South Lanarkshire

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Strathaven is a village in South Lanarkshire

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Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Strathaven within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Strathaven in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Strathaven, town, Avondale par., Lanarkshire, on Powmillon Burn (1 mile above its confluence with Avon Water), 7 miles S. of Hamilton and 16 miles SE. of Glasgow by rail, pop. 3812; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Thursday. The ruin of Strathaven Castle (15th century) is in vicinity. Strathaven has weaving, brewing, and trade in cheese and cattle.

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