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Strathaven, town, Avondale par., Lanarkshire, on Powmillon Burn (1 mile above its confluence with Avon Water), 7 miles S. of Hamilton and 16 miles SE. of Glasgow by rail, pop. 3812; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Thursday. The ruin of Strathaven Castle (15th century) is in vicinity. Strathaven has weaving, brewing, and trade in cheese and cattle.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "town" (ADL Feature Type: "cities") |
| Administrative units: | Avondale Parish Lanarkshire County |
| Place: | Strathaven |
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