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Robert Smillie Memorial Park Gate, Gallowhill Road, Larkhall

A Category B Listed Building in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.7356 / 55°44'8"N

Longitude: -3.9731 / 3°58'23"W

OS Eastings: 276203

OS Northings: 650893

OS Grid: NS762508

Mapcode National: GBR 02P3.MS

Mapcode Global: WH4R3.Y36C

Plus Code: 9C7RP2PG+6P

Entry Name: Robert Smillie Memorial Park Gate, Gallowhill Road, Larkhall

Listing Name: Larkhall, Gallowhill Road, Robert Smillie Memorial Park Gates

Listing Date: 30 March 1998

Category: B

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 391926

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB45115

Building Class: Cultural

ID on this website: 200391926

Location: Dalserf

County: South Lanarkshire

Electoral Ward: Larkhall

Parish: Dalserf

Traditional County: Lanarkshire

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Description

Later 19th century. Gateway to Robert Smillie Park comprising point arch to centre with crenellations above; circular-plan crenellated towers to each side with segmental-arched pedestrian gateways at base and trefoil motif; low crenellated walls flanking with blind slits, with low crenellated circular-plan terminals. Stugged cream sandstone ashlar with polished central arch ring and dressings. Marble commemorative plaque to left hand tower.

Statement of Interest

Originally an entrance to Broomhill with lodge adjacent (as shown on 1897 OS map). The park was dedicated to Robert Smillie and was opened on the 8th June 1957. Robert Smillie spent 15 years working in the Larkhall coal mines and was a famous personality in the area, in his latter years becoming an activist for the rights of workers. He became an agent for the Larkhall miners and President of Lanarkshire Miner's County Organisation. He then went on to become the President of the Scottish Miners' Federation and the chairman of The Scottish Union Trades Congress, among other influential posts. Along with the better known Keir Hardie, he was instrumental in forming the Independent Labour Party.

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