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Hamilton Centre/Ferniegair

Duke's Monument

Hamilton Centre/Ferniegair

Duke's Monument

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Duke's Monument

Name: Duke's Monument
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Location: Hamilton Centre/Ferniegair, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Chatelherault Country Park loop from Chatelherault Station

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2. Cadzow Oaks – Chatelherault Hunting Lodge loop from Hamilton Central

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3. Chatelherault Hunting Lodge – Duke's Monument loop from Ferniegair

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51m

March 8, 2023

The Duke's Monument was erected in 1863 as a tribute to the Duke of Hamilton. Originally there was a bronze bust of the duke but that has been moved to the visitor centre nearby.

Becca

December 28, 2021

the track is quite muddy

Falk

January 12, 2022

Erected by the people of Hamilton in memory of William 11th Duke of Hamilton in 1863, the year he died. The bronze bust of the Duke which used to sit on the centre plinth in the monument is now on display at the visitor’s centre at Chatelherault.

There are nine steps leading up to the entrance of the monument and it is mainly constructed from red sandstone. On the left of the steps at the bottom is a carved coat of arms for the Hamilton Clan. And, on the right is the Chatelherault Crest. There are also nine pillars made from polished granite that support the roof. The inside underneath part of the roof is constructed from oak which has been stained. It is a paneled design with a centre rose. Behind the monument is a very sharp drop leading down to the Avon Water.

During the same year of 1863 before the Duke died, he commissioned the construction of the “Dukes Bridge” located behind Chatelherault Hunting Lodge (now Visitor’s Centre). The bridge crosses the River Avon and allows access to the Cadzow Castle Ruins, Cadzow Oaks and the Dukes Monument, which is located on the edge of the Barncluith Estate, On the road leading to the entrance to the High Parks Farm. There are some fantastic woodland walks around these areas and you truly experience a real feel of the history around you. The Cadzow Oaks and Earthworks area is enchanting!

Written by Hamilton Historian
Terence (Terry) Murphy
Ref. SLC Website
google.com/amp/s/hamiltonhistorian.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/dukes-monument/amp

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Location: Hamilton Centre/Ferniegair, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Duke's Monument

1. Chatelherault Country Park loop from Chatelherault Station

2. Cadzow Oaks – Chatelherault Hunting Lodge loop from Hamilton Central

3. Chatelherault Hunting Lodge – Duke's Monument loop from Ferniegair

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