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4th February 07, 10:20 AM
#71
 Originally Posted by Derek
Just wondered if anyone know's how the Caer came into Caerlaverock. The name seems quite 'Welsh' in a way .. ie Caerphilly etc. Be interesting to find out.
Iechyd Da
Derek
the Caer in Caerlaverock is indeed P-Celtic...
an it means 'stone fort'...
in Scotland, Caer usually means somethin' maire modest
like a fortified homestead arr just a hill...
(this is a' accordin' tae the book-- "Scotlands' Place Names" by David Dorward)
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4th February 07, 02:55 PM
#72
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7th February 08, 05:48 AM
#73
Originally Posted by Pour1Malt
left rear tae front...
Dee, Sten, Robin, Derek, Hamish, Derek...
David, Robertson...
Ouch - that looks painfull kneeling on those stones !
The Kilt is my delight !
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