Castlemaddy hidden history revealed Jul 24 2009 by Sharon Liptrott, Dumfries Standard Friday
A RUINED township hidden in Castlemaddy Wood will offer a glimpse into a hidden part of Scotland’s history on Sunday.
Thanks to The Walking Theatre Company colourful characters from Polmaddy fermtoun’s past will be on hand to explain how life was lived there nearly 300 years ago.
They will also offer an insight into what happened to the village and to the people who left for a new life in new lands.
The free event has been organised as part of Forest Heritage Scotland, a unique Year of Homecoming celebration of Scotland’s hidden history. The project is partnership between Forestry Commission Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
Lucy Hadley, for Forestry Commission Scotland in Galloway District, said: “This will be a fantastic, family day out in the forest that promises to be a lot of fun.
“It’s a very entertaining event and a brilliant way to find out more about local history and how people live and worked the land in years gone by.
“It’s guaranteed to make you see the ruins in a new light.”
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