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'''Dalserf''' is a small village of only a few streets in [[South Lanarkshire]], Scotland. It lies on the [[River Clyde]], {{convert|2|mi|0}} east of [[Larkhall]] and {{convert|7|mi|0}} south east of [[Hamilton, Scotland|Hamilton]]. As of 2006, the village itself has a population of 52.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}}
'''Dalserf''' is a small village of only a few streets in [[South Lanarkshire]], Scotland. It lies on the [[River Clyde]], {{convert|2|mi|0}} east of [[Larkhall]] and {{convert|7|mi|0}} south east of [[Hamilton, Scotland|Hamilton]].


Dalserf is also a traditional [[civil parishes in Scotland|civil parish]]. It includes [[Ashgill]], Larkhall, [[Netherburn]], [[Rosebank, South Lanarkshire|Rosebank]] and Shawsburn. The parish has a population of 17,985 (mostly from Larkhall's near 15,500 population<ref>{{cite web |title=Extract of the 'Index of Populated Areas in Scotland' [settlements above 500 people] |url=https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files//census/1991/index-pop-tab1.pdf |work=1991 Index of Populated Areas in Scotland |publisher=[[National Records of Scotland]] |date=2006 |access-date=6 August 2018 }}</ref>).
Dalserf is also a traditional [[civil parishes in Scotland|civil parish]]. It includes [[Ashgill]], Larkhall, [[Netherburn]], [[Rosebank, South Lanarkshire|Rosebank]] and Shawsburn. The parish has a population of 17,985 (mostly from Larkhall's near 15,500 population<ref>{{cite web |title=Extract of the 'Index of Populated Areas in Scotland' [settlements above 500 people] |url=https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files//census/1991/index-pop-tab1.pdf |work=1991 Index of Populated Areas in Scotland |publisher=[[National Records of Scotland]] |date=2006 |access-date=6 August 2018 }}</ref>).


The name of the village comes from the [[Scots Gaelic|Gaelic]] ''dail'', meaning "field", and [[Saint Serf|Serf]], the name of a 6th-century saint who dwelt here. Of old, it was also known as '''Machan''' or '''Machanshire''', from the Gaelic ''Maghan'' meaning "small plain".
The name of the village comes from the [[Scots Gaelic|Gaelic]] ''dail'', meaning "field", and [[Saint Serf|Serf]], the name of a 6th-century saint who dwelt here. Of old, it was also known as ''Machan'' or ''Machanshire'', from the Gaelic ''Maghan'' meaning "small plain".


The village kirk, built in 1655, is dedicated to Saint Serf, and may be built on the site of an early church founded by him. The church dates from [[The Killing Time]], when the rebel [[Covenanter]]s were persecuted for their faith, and was a centre of Covenanter activity. [[John McMillan (pastor)|John McMillan]], reformist preacher and first minister of the [[Reformed Presbyterian Church (denominational group)|Reformed Presbyterian Church]], is buried in the kirkyard. The kirk is Category A [[listed building|listed]].
The village kirk, built in 1655, is dedicated to Saint Serf, and may be built on the site of an early church founded by him. The church dates from [[The Killing Time]], when the rebel [[Covenanter]]s were persecuted for their faith, and was a centre of Covenanter activity. [[John M'Millan]], the controversial preacher and first post-Revolution minister of the [[Cameronian|United Societies]], is buried in the kirkyard. The kirk is Category A [[listed building|listed]].


A ferry once operated across the Clyde at Dalserf, although this has long since been superseded by the nearby Garrion Bridge. [[Dalserf railway station]] once served the village.
A ferry once operated across the Clyde at Dalserf, although this has long since been superseded by the nearby Garrion Bridge. [[Dalserf railway station]] once served the village.
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.dalserf.org Dalserf Parish Church Website]
*[http://www.dalserf.org Dalserf Parish Church Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060128094508/http://www.moirbooks.homestead.com/Dalserf.html Dalserf Village]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060128094508/http://www.moirbooks.homestead.com/Dalserf.html Dalserf Village]
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[[Category:Villages in South Lanarkshire]]
[[Category:Villages in South Lanarkshire]]
[[Category:Parishes in Lanarkshire]]



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Population52 (2001)
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55°44′06″N 3°54′50″W / 55.735°N 3.914°W / 55.735; -3.914

Dalserf is a small village of only a few streets in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It lies on the River Clyde, 2 miles (3 km) east of Larkhall and 7 miles (11 km) south east of Hamilton.

Dalserf is also a traditional civil parish. It includes Ashgill, Larkhall, Netherburn, Rosebank and Shawsburn. The parish has a population of 17,985 (mostly from Larkhall's near 15,500 population[1]).

The name of the village comes from the Gaelic dail, meaning "field", and Serf, the name of a 6th-century saint who dwelt here. Of old, it was also known as Machan or Machanshire, from the Gaelic Maghan meaning "small plain".

The village kirk, built in 1655, is dedicated to Saint Serf, and may be built on the site of an early church founded by him. The church dates from The Killing Time, when the rebel Covenanters were persecuted for their faith, and was a centre of Covenanter activity. John M'Millan, the controversial preacher and first post-Revolution minister of the United Societies, is buried in the kirkyard. The kirk is Category A listed.

A ferry once operated across the Clyde at Dalserf, although this has long since been superseded by the nearby Garrion Bridge. Dalserf railway station once served the village.

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References

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  1. ^ "Extract of the 'Index of Populated Areas in Scotland' [settlements above 500 people]" (PDF). 1991 Index of Populated Areas in Scotland. National Records of Scotland. 2006. Retrieved 6 August 2018.
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