Cumbernauld

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  • Building of the Antonine Wall begins
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    Building of the Antonine Wall begins

    More Information from Historic ScotlandOnce the Roman Empire’s most northern frontier in Britain, it was built during the years following 142 AD on the orders of the Emperor Antoninus Pius (reigned 138-161) and survived as the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for a generation before being abandoned in the 160s in favour of a return to Hadrian’s Wall
  • Jan 1, 1524

    John 2nd Lord of Fleming is murdered

  • Sep 10, 1547

    Battle of Pinkie in which Malcolm, 3rd Lord Fleming is killed

  • Jan 1, 1558

    James, 4th Lord Fleming accompanies Mary Queen of Scots as she marries French Dauphin. He is murdered on his return home.

  • John, 6th Lord Henry created Earl of Wigton by King James VI

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    Cumbernauld Development Corporation use Cumbernauld House as headquarters

  • Forth & Clyde Canal Reopened