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'''Cadder''' ([[Scottish Gaelic]]: ''Coile Dobhair'') is a district of the town of [[Bishopbriggs]], [[East Dunbartonshire]], [[Scotland]]. It is located 7 km north of [[Glasgow]] city centre, 0.5 km south of the [[River Kelvin]], and approximately 1.5 km north-east of Bishopbriggs town centre, sited on the route of the [[Forth and Clyde Canal]]. There is a [[Cadder (Glasgow)|Glasgow council housing scheme of a similar name]], generally pronounced Cawder, in the district of [[Lambhill]] some 4 km to the west along the Canal, which was built in the early 1950s. Similarly, within Cadder, there is also Cawder Golf Club, which also uses that alternative spelling.
'''Cadder''' ([[Scottish Gaelic]]: ''Coile Dobhair'') is a district of the town of [[Bishopbriggs]], [[East Dunbartonshire]], [[Scotland]]. It is located 7 km north of [[Glasgow]] city centre, 0.5 km south of the [[River Kelvin]], and approximately 1.5 km north-east of Bishopbriggs town centre, sited on the route of the [[Forth and Clyde Canal]]. There is a [[Cadder (Glasgow)|Glasgow council housing scheme of a similar name]], generally pronounced Cawder, in the district of [[Lambhill]] some 4 km to the west along the Canal, which was built in the early 1950s. Similarly, within Cadder, there is also Cawder Golf Club, which also uses that alternative spelling.


In antiquity, Cadder was the site of a [[Castra|Roman fort]] on the route of the [[Antonine Wall]].<ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/297039 The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 24, 1934 (1934), pp. 104-105]</ref> Its neighbouring forts are [[Balmuildy]] to the west and [[Kirkintilloch]] to the east although there are intermediate [[Castellum|fortlets]] at [[Wilderness Plantation]] to the west and [[Glasgow Bridge, Kirkintilloch|Glasgow Bridge]] to the east.<ref>{{cite web|title=OS 25 inch map 1892-1949, with Bing opacity slider|url=http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16&lat=55.9263&lon=-4.2142&layers=168&b=1|website=National Library of Scotland|publisher=Ordnance Survey|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> One find at Cadder was an oil lamp which is associated with the bath house of the fort.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oil Lamp, Cadder|url=https://vimeo.com/134602884|accessdate=12 November 2017}}</ref> Before the Reformation the lands of Cadder and the kirk belonged to the Bishops of Glasgow.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Brotchie|first1=T.C.F.|title=Some Sylvan Scenes near Glasgow|date=1921|publisher=Aird & Coghill|location=Glasgow|pages=35–38|url=https://archive.org/stream/somesylvanscenesbrot#page/36/mode/2up|accessdate=3 December 2017}}</ref> Cadder Parish Church was described in the 19th century as a neat modern Gothic church.<ref>{{cite book|last1=M'Donald|first1=Hugh|title=Rambles Round Glasgow|date=1856|publisher=Thomas Murray and Son|location=Glasgow|page=376|edition=2nd|url=https://archive.org/stream/ramblesroundgla00mdogoog#page/n386/mode/2up|accessdate=30 November 2017}}</ref> Cadder House was a property held by the [[Clan Stirling|Stirling family]] for generations.<ref>[http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/smihou/smihou014.htm Glasgow Digital Library "Cadder House"]</ref>
In antiquity, Cadder was the site of a [[Castra|Roman fort]] on the route of the [[Antonine Wall]].<ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/297039 The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 24, 1934 (1934), pp. 104-105]</ref> Its neighbouring forts are [[Balmuildy]] to the west and [[Kirkintilloch]] to the east although there are intermediate [[Castellum|fortlets]] at [[Wilderness Plantation]] to the west and [[Glasgow Bridge, Kirkintilloch|Glasgow Bridge]] to the east.<ref>{{cite web|title=OS 25 inch map 1892-1949, with Bing opacity slider|url=http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16&lat=55.9263&lon=-4.2142&layers=168&b=1|website=National Library of Scotland|publisher=Ordnance Survey|accessdate=12 October 2017}}</ref> One find at Cadder was an oil lamp which is associated with the bath house of the fort.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oil Lamp, Cadder|url=https://vimeo.com/134602884|accessdate=12 November 2017}}</ref> Before the Reformation the lands of Cadder and the kirk belonged to the Bishops of Glasgow.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Brotchie|first1=T.C.F.|title=Some Sylvan Scenes near Glasgow|date=1921|publisher=Aird & Coghill|location=Glasgow|pages=35–38|url=https://archive.org/stream/somesylvanscenesbrot#page/36/mode/2up|accessdate=3 December 2017}}</ref> In the 18th century James Dunlop of [[Garnkirk]] being a wealthy landowner opposed [[Thomas Muir of Huntershill|Thomas Muir]] and the congregation at [[Cadder]] over who appointed their minister.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thomas Muir - new evidence unearthed|url=https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/archiveofnews/2016/december/headline_504475_en.html|accessdate=24 February 2018|agency=University news|publisher=Glasgow University|date=14 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Miller|first1=Phil|title=Newly discovered papers unveil further details about the life of Thomas Muir, 'Father of Democracy'|url=http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14965475.Newly_discovered_papers_unveil_further_details_about_the_life_of_Thomas_Muir__Scottish_political_reformer/|accessdate=24 February 2018|agency=The Herald|date=14 December 2016}}</ref> Cadder Parish Church was described in the 19th century as a neat modern Gothic church.<ref>{{cite book|last1=M'Donald|first1=Hugh|title=Rambles Round Glasgow|date=1856|publisher=Thomas Murray and Son|location=Glasgow|page=376|edition=2nd|url=https://archive.org/stream/ramblesroundgla00mdogoog#page/n386/mode/2up|accessdate=30 November 2017}}</ref> Cadder House was a property held by the [[Clan Stirling|Stirling family]] for generations.<ref>[http://gdl.cdlr.strath.ac.uk/smihou/smihou014.htm Glasgow Digital Library "Cadder House"]</ref>


Cadder has a large [[cemetery]], is also the site of Strathkelvin Retail Park and [[Low Moss (HM Prison)]].<ref>[http://www.glasgowguide.co.uk/images_cadder_cemetery.html Glasgow Guide Cadder Cemetery]</ref>
Cadder has a large [[cemetery]], is also the site of Strathkelvin Retail Park and [[Low Moss (HM Prison)]].<ref>[http://www.glasgowguide.co.uk/images_cadder_cemetery.html Glasgow Guide Cadder Cemetery]</ref>

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55°55′N 4°13′W / 55.92°N 04.22°W / 55.92; -04.22

Cadder (Scottish Gaelic: Coile Dobhair) is a district of the town of Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is located 7 km north of Glasgow city centre, 0.5 km south of the River Kelvin, and approximately 1.5 km north-east of Bishopbriggs town centre, sited on the route of the Forth and Clyde Canal. There is a Glasgow council housing scheme of a similar name, generally pronounced Cawder, in the district of Lambhill some 4 km to the west along the Canal, which was built in the early 1950s. Similarly, within Cadder, there is also Cawder Golf Club, which also uses that alternative spelling.

In antiquity, Cadder was the site of a Roman fort on the route of the Antonine Wall.[1] Its neighbouring forts are Balmuildy to the west and Kirkintilloch to the east although there are intermediate fortlets at Wilderness Plantation to the west and Glasgow Bridge to the east.[2] One find at Cadder was an oil lamp which is associated with the bath house of the fort.[3] Before the Reformation the lands of Cadder and the kirk belonged to the Bishops of Glasgow.[4] In the 18th century James Dunlop of Garnkirk being a wealthy landowner opposed Thomas Muir and the congregation at Cadder over who appointed their minister.[5][6] Cadder Parish Church was described in the 19th century as a neat modern Gothic church.[7] Cadder House was a property held by the Stirling family for generations.[8]

Cadder has a large cemetery, is also the site of Strathkelvin Retail Park and Low Moss (HM Prison).[9]

  • watchhouse and iron mortsafe at Cadder Parish Church
    watchhouse and iron mortsafe at Cadder Parish Church
  • Cadder stables
    Cadder stables
  • Strathkelvin retail park
    Strathkelvin retail park
  • Cadder Road sign
    Cadder Road sign
map of Antonine wall with forts
Forts and Fortlets associated with the Antonine Wall from west to east: Bishopton, Old Kilpatrick, Duntocher, Cleddans, Castlehill, Bearsden, Summerston, Balmuildy, Wilderness Plantation, Cadder, Glasgow Bridge, Kirkintilloch, Auchendavy, Bar Hill, Croy Hill, Westerwood, Castlecary, Seabegs, Rough Castle, Camelon, Watling Lodge, Falkirk, Mumrills, Inveravon, Kinneil, Carriden
Cadder Kirk from the Forth and Clyde Canal

References

  1. ^ The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 24, 1934 (1934), pp. 104-105
  2. ^ "OS 25 inch map 1892-1949, with Bing opacity slider". National Library of Scotland. Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Oil Lamp, Cadder". Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  4. ^ Brotchie, T.C.F. (1921). Some Sylvan Scenes near Glasgow. Glasgow: Aird & Coghill. pp. 35–38. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Thomas Muir - new evidence unearthed". Glasgow University. University news. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  6. ^ Miller, Phil (14 December 2016). "Newly discovered papers unveil further details about the life of Thomas Muir, 'Father of Democracy'". The Herald. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
  7. ^ M'Donald, Hugh (1856). Rambles Round Glasgow (2nd ed.). Glasgow: Thomas Murray and Son. p. 376. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  8. ^ Glasgow Digital Library "Cadder House"
  9. ^ Glasgow Guide Cadder Cemetery


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