Kilncadzow

infobox UK place
official_name= Kilncadzow
country= Scotland
area_total_sq_mi=
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population=
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os_grid_reference= NS884486
map_type= Scotland
latitude= 55.718429
longitude= -03.77597
post_town= CARLUKE
postcode_district = ML8
postcode_area= ML
dial_code= 01555
constituency_westminster= Lanark and Hamilton East
unitary_scotland= South Lanarkshire
lieutenancy_scotland= Lanarkshire
constituency_scottish_parliament= Clydesdale

Kilncadzow (previously Kilcadzow [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43451#s4, "A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland - Kilcadzow"] , retrieved 20 December 2007] ) is a small village in rural South Lanarkshire, lying roughly 5km north of Lanark and 5km east-southeast of Carluke, on the A721 road. The name 'Kilncadzow' is pronounced locally as "kill-kaig-ay". Various theories exist about the reasons for this peculiar pronunciation, however none of these has ever been proven.

History

The Roman road which passed through Clydesdale to the western extremity of the Antonine Wall can be found in Kilncadzow [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43451#s4, "A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland - Kilcadzow"] , retrieved 20 December 2007] . An abandoned stone quarry - thought to date from the 18th century - is located on common land, just north of the A721.

As an agricultural area, the village has many farms in close proximity. These include The Hill of Kilncadzow, The Hole of Kilncadzow, Greenbank, Collilaw, Birkenhead, The Drums, Craigend, Craighead, Gowanside and Leemuir. The three farms which were within the village - Townhead, Mid Town and West Town (all thought to date from the 18th century) - are no longer used as farms. A school (now the community hall [http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/portal/page/portal/EXTERNAL_WEBSITE_DEVELOPMENT/SLC_ONLINE_HOME/ARTS_MUSEUMS_HALLS/ARTS_FACILITIES?CONTENT_ID=1256 South Lanarkshire Council, "Kilncadzow Village Hall"] , retrieved 14 August 2007] ) was built in the late 19th century to provide primary education for the children of the area. During the 20th century, council housing was provided for agricultural workers.

Location

The village is located primarily on two roads - Carnwath Road (the A721) and Craigenhill Road. There are approximately 40 houses in the village, the majority of which were constructed during the 1970s and 80s. However, a local farmer has plans to expand the village rapidly in the near future.

The village enjoys splendid panoramic views to the south, east and west - indeed, views of Tinto Hill, Lanark and Douglas are most prominent. The best views are from Kilncadzow Law, upon which a radio transmitter is located.

Most villagers commute to work, however there are no public transport facilities "per se" (Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT) does provide limited bus transport under the Ring'n'Ride Scheme [http://www.spt.co.uk/bus/ringnride.html SPT, "Ring'n'Ride"] , retrieved 6 August 2007] ). Ownership or access to a vehicle is almost essential. Transport links and local amenities are located mainly in Carluke and Lanark, however the village does have a bakery, a dilapidated community hall and a poorly maintained swing park.

Only recently, Craigenhill Road’s speed limit was reduced from the national speed limit to 30mph. However, the national speed limit "still" applies on Carnwath Road, despite years of campaigning to South Lanarkshire Council - and its predecessors - by generations of villagers. Care must be taken when turning onto Carnwath Road in a vehicle, or when crossing the road as a pedestrian - near-misses are a frequent occurrence! Vehicles regularly travel in excess of this limit, seemingly unaware of the dangers they pose to the village and its inhabitants. It is unclear why South Lanarkshire Council has not reduced the limit to 40mph, in line with other villages - for example Ravenstruther.

Education

Since the closure of Kilncadzow School, children of the village have attended a number of different schools, including Crawforddyke Primary School, Carluke High School, Lanark Grammar. Today, the children of Kilncadzow "usually" attend Crawforddyke Primary School and Carluke High School - indeed, South Lanarkshire Council provides transport to these schools - however, it is possible for children to attend other schools including St Athanasius and St Aidans.

Bakeries

Kilncadzow is home to The Village Bakery, famed for eclairs and cakes the size of your head. After a series of public order incidents, the public are only able to buy products smaller than themselves.

References

South Lanarkshire Settlements