Broomgate drill hall, Lanark explained

Broomgate drill hall
Type:Drill hall
Map Type:Scotland South Lanarkshire
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Lanarkshire
Location:Lanark
Built:17th century
Used:17th century – Present
Built For:War Office

The Broomgate drill hall is a former military installation in Lanark, Scotland.

History

The property comprises two houses, one built in the 17th century and the other built in the 18th century which were combined to form a workhouse in the 19th century.[1] During the first half of the 20th century the property served as the headquarters of the Lanarkshire Yeomanry.[2] [3] The property was subsequently converted back to residential use.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lanark, 38-40 Broomgate. Canmore. 25 December 2017.
  2. Web site: The Built Heritage of the First World War in Scotland. Historic Scotland & RCAHMS. Gordon J . Barclay. 1 September 2013. 25 December 2017.
  3. Book: Osborne, Mike . 2006. Always ready: Drill Halls of Britain's Volunteer Force. 266. Partizan. 978-1858185095.