Old place name in Carluke 1871

[James Griffin]

I have a copy of an old parish register birth in Carluke however I am unable to confirm (or otherwise) the exact location in Carluke - it looks like Westerkillargow but I can't find anything similar on a Google search.
I'm hoping someone out there can come up with the answer!
Many thanks.

James

[CaroleW]

What birthplace is shown for the person on the 1871/1881 censuses?

[CaroleW]

Could it be Lesmahagow

[James Griffin]

My apologies to all - was looking at a different document when I submitted this. The date should have read 1771 and not 1871. I don't believe there are any census records as he's thought to have died 1840.
It's definitely not Lesmahagow - the writing on the document is surprisingly good and clear - it certainly looks like Westerkillargow but it's just that I can't find any confirmation of it anywhere.
Again, apologies for wasting time.

james

[RJ_Paton]

Could it be West Kinkadzow (or Kilnkadzow)

Perhaps if you could post a screenshot of the section others may be able to assist.

[James Griffin]

Definitely not Kinkadzow - I'll crop the line from the document and post it on the Handwriting forum.

Thanks to all who made the effort.

James

[RJ_Paton]

Looking at the OPR's for Carluke there are several mentions of West Town of Kilcaigow

[Istrice]

I think the place you are looking for may be Weston, a very small group of houses just to the west of Kilncadzow shown on the 1773 Charles Ross map dated 1773. ( https://maps.nls.uk/view/216390106).  Possibly previously identified by Falkyrn.

Istrice

[Lodger]

I think the place you are looking for may be Weston, a very small group of houses just to the west of Kilncadzow shown on the 1773 Charles Ross map dated 1773. ( https://maps.nls.uk/view/216390106).  Possibly previously identified by Falkyrn.

Istrice

Exactly right Istrice. And, for those who may be interested, "Kilncadzow" is pronounced "Kill-caigie".