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Carluke

town · South Lanarkshire

CumbricAI-generated

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

Carluke