Thankerton facts for kids
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.jpg) Thankerton from the air |
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| OS grid reference | NS972379 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BIGGAR |
| Postcode district | ML12 |
| Police | Strathclyde |
| Fire | Strathclyde |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Thankerton is a small village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located in the United Kingdom. You can find it between the towns of Biggar and Lanark. The village sits between two local hills, Quothquan Law and Tinto.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Thankerton
The name Thankerton comes from an early feudal lord. His name was Thancard the Fleming. The name means "Thancard's enclosure."
How "Ton" Became "Town"
The word Ton is from Old English. It meant an enclosed settlement. Over time, this word changed. It became the modern English word "town."
Who Was Thancard the Fleming?
Thancard was likely one of the Flemish knights. These knights came with David I. He was a king who wanted to claim the Scottish throne. Thancard was given land in Scotland as a reward for his help.
Exploring Eastend: A Nearby Hamlet
To the west of Thankerton, there is a small community. It is called Eastend. Eastend is on the southern edge of the Carmichael Estate.
Eastend House and the Polish Army
The main house on the estate is Eastend House. This house was used by the Polish Army. They stayed there from August 1940 to May 1941.
A Stone of Remembrance
There is a special stone in the house. It has the Polish eagle carved on it. This stone remembers the time the Polish Army was there.
See also
In Spanish: Thankerton para niños
