Carluke
town · South Lanarkshire
CumbricSurmised
Suggested4 sources · historical forms · name elements
Carluke is believed to derive from a Cumbric term meaning 'stone fort' or 'castle'. This refers to a defensive structure in the area.
Word origins
- Caer
- Cumbricfort(from caer "fort")
- Luch
- Cumbricstone(from luch "stone")
Historical forms
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