It is no secret that Sir John Watson Bt of Neilsland and Earnock was a prominent freemason within the district and so too was his second oldest son Thomas William Watson WS. In fact, John Watson recorded in his journal that he attended a meeting of No 7 , Kilwinning Grand Lodge, in Hamilton, and witnessed his son Tom, being initiated into the mysteries of freemasonry on 24th February 1892. John Watson was also clearly interested in Ancient Egyptology as he had toured Egypt three times. The first tour was during 1877 and the second in 1894, both tours are recorded in his journal. The third tour was in February 1898 just months before he died!
Among the Ancient Egyptians the right-angled triangle was the symbol of “Universal Nature”, meaning God’s great handiwork and that he is the true creator. Greek philosopher Pythagoras received the symbol of the right-angled triangle from Ancient Egyptians during his long sojourn in the country. With it he learned the peculiar property that it possessed: The sum of the squares of the two shorter sides is equal to the square of the longest side-symbolically expressed by the formula, that the product of Osiris and Isis is Horus. In mathematics and trigonometry the equation is called the “Pythagorean” Theorem. This figure has been adopted in the 3rd Degree of Freemasonry, (The Master Mason Degree) and it is recognised as the Forty-seventh Problem of Euclid.
The forty-seventh Problem of Euclid is to the operative mason: a stonemason, bricklayer, builder, carpenter etc, necessary for constructing a foundation that is architecturally correct as established by the use of a square. Thus, a cornerstone can be laid! It is the mathematical ratio (The Knowledge) that allows a Master Mason to: “Square His Square When It Gets Out Of Square.”
We are all familiar with the Swiss Cottage area of the Neilsland Estate in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. But what many people do not realise is that there is a more esoteric and symbolic meaning behind it. Because the area has been purposefully laid out in accordance with the visual representation of the Right-Angled Triangle “Universal Nature” (the Forty-seventh Problem of Euclid), as mentioned above.
The Base represents Osiris, Who is the Male Principle or the Sun and in this situation the “Summer-House”.
The Perpendicular, Isis, Who is the Female Principle or the Moon and in this situation the “Swiss Cottage”.
And the Hypotenuse, Horus, Who is their Son or Product Of The Male And Female Principle and in this situation the “Infant Saviour Statue” commonly referred to as the “Little Feet”!
So, what does all of this mean?, you’re probably asking yourself. Well, it is a fertility blessing for the Owner Of the estate, Thomas William Watson WS. So that he and his wife Lucy would produce a son and male heir. Which they eventually did and that was Douglas Watson, the first born Grandson to Sir John Watson Bt.Both Thomas Watson and Sir John Watson Bt were Speculative Masons and were more engaged with the symbolic message behind freemasonry and the Forty-seventh Problem of Euclid. Which incorporates the ancient principles of the Divine Trinity, represented by the Masculine, the Feminine and the Offspring. With particular emphasis on the Ancient Egyptian Goddess Isis and “Fertility”.
The first tragic love story in history is that of Ancient Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris. After Osiris was murdered, Isis became pregnant via immaculate conception. She gave birth to their son, Horus The Child, The Promised Child or “Infant Saviour”. The story predates Christianity, Joseph and Mary’s immaculate conception, with the Virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus. In this situation and within our local landscape, the symbolic meaning of Osiris and Isis giving birth via immaculate conception is represented by “The Leap Of Faith” or crossing of the Bridge Path at the right angle, “Universal Nature”. Lines can be drawn leading away from the centre of the Swiss Cottage and Summer-House and they cross at a 90 degrees angle, this exact spot is the start of the Bridge Path.
The red dot on the above map clipping marks the location of the “Infant Saviour Statue”.The right-angled triangle or Forty-seventh Problem of Euclid within this setting does not have the exact dimensions corresponding to the equation (the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides is equal to the square of the longest side). This is because the original stone bridge already existed before each of the buildings and statue were built and positioned within the setting. However, the right angle or “Square” and general layout of the area were clearly established using the basic principles of the equation to convey it’s hidden symbolic meaning! The original stone bridge was curved and crescent-shaped. Like a “crescent moon”, known to symbolize womanhood and fertility. Isis is the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of Fertility and Motherhood. Her effigy was created twice over in the form of two statues (figurines) for John Watson, one of which survives and is still admired to this day.
The Watson Fountain is located at the “triangular” corner junction of Cadzow Street/Muir Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The central figurine within the fountain monument is the last surviving example of the Ancient Egyptian Goddess Isis, who was worshiped and used symbolically by John Watson, Coalmaster and Baronet of Neilsland and Earnock. The figurine originally held a miners lamp in her left hand and with her right hand held a miner’s pick, resting it against her thigh. Both items clearly represent the Mining Industry and as previously mentioned, Isis is the Goddess of Fertility. Fertility means: Productiveness, and Productiveness is derived from the word Productivity, which means: The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in “Industry”!
This Scottish Covenanters Memorial Association Plaque was unveiled during an unpublicised service of remembrance on Sunday June 30th 2019 at 3pm just off Millgate Road, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The plaque details state that the Laird James Strangs’ family were Covenanters, this is not entirely correct! As only one of his family members was proven to be a Covenanter and that was Christopher Strang. His head along with three others was buried in the Old Parish Churchyard in Hamilton and their memorial is embedded in the parameter wall.
It is great to see that finally a memorial plaque has been installed in the area relating to the Meikle Earnock Burial Ground! Unfortunately the plaque details stating that: ” This mound marks the graves of a number of Covenanters….” is incorrect! The mound is what’s left of a Roman Tumulus located in the former lands of Fairhill Park (Laird Old James Strangs’ land.) In the ancient village of Meikle Earnock which bordered Neilsland. The Tumulus has been reduced in size and filled in with earth over the years. It is also documented that three terracotta urns containing ashes and some bone fragments and teeth were stolen from the Tumulus many years ago.
Some yards behind the Roman Tumulus (Closer to the Neilsland Road end) is where the burial ground was located. It is on this area of ground where the plaque should have been installed! Laird James Strang is buried there as is Robert Strang (Younger of Meikle Earnock) and other undocumented Strang/Mathers family descendants. Recent information has come to light that the Laird gave permission for Covenanters (And their family members) who came from the ancient lands could also be buried there!
On the above map clipping the burial ground is sectioned off in a rectangular area with the small mausoleum in the right hand corner. The Mound ( Tumulus ) is indicated outside it by a sunshine type symbol!
The Damsel of The Sanct Grael. 1874. Dante Gabriel Rosetti.
The search for The Holy Grail is one of the most documented theories throughout history, regarded as the most noble of quests. Grail legend has ignited and inspired the passions of historians, filmmakers and modern conspiracy theorists alike.
Sowhat is the Holy Grailand where is it located?
Well, for many The Grail in the traditional sense is the chalice from The Last Supper which was later used by Joseph Of Arimathea to gather the blood of Jesus at the crucifixion after the Roman Centurion called Longinus pierced his side using The Spear Of Destiny to confirm that he had already died on the cross.
The modern theory is that The Holy Grail or “Sangreal” is the bloodline of Jesus, The RH Negative Blood Group: commonly known as “Blue Blood”.
I believe that The Grail is the “Sangreal” Bloodline theory. The actual union of the Devine Feminine and Masculine of the RH Negative Bloodgroup!
The Union Of The Devine Feminine And Masculine.
It is my belief that Jesus and Mary Magdalene were married and after the crucifixion she escaped to France because she was carrying the unborn child of Jesus. She eventually give birth thus continuing the bloodline which down through the years intermixed with french nobility including the ancient Merovingian Kings of old and ultimately the Knights Templar accumulating vast wealth, riches and sacred knowledge along their way!
Enter Templar Knight Sir William St Clair 11th Baron Of Rosslyn and 3rd Prince of Orkney, who was of the same bloodgroup lineage! He made his way from France to Midlothian, Scotland and founded Rosslyn Chapel during 1446 to house the remains of the Templar Descendants of this blood group(which would have included Sir James Douglas “The Black Douglas” and Templar Treasures including the Holy Rood).
The remains of these Templar Knights and Treasures (Holy Rood) were housed at Rosslyn for many long years. Until the 11th December 1688 when the Crypt was raided by the Covenanters (Presbyterian Soldiers Of Christ). This fact is documented in the memoirs of Father Richard Augustine Hay of Rosslyn. It is my belief that the Covenanters scribed a map on the wall of the crypt at Rosslyn on the left side of the doorway when exiting. This was so that the enlightened St Clair family members (those of sacred gnostic knowledge) would know were The Remains of the Black Douglas and Treasures (including the Holy Rood) were being taken tobe hidden again.
The Wall Map from Rosslyn Crypt that the Covenanters scribed.The long pylon like section of the map represents the Energy Channel Or Vortex emitting from the House Of Hamilton: “The Palace!”.
Close-Up Of The Top Of The Map.The Chalice!
So what does this map mean? I believe that it represents a chalice and shows the new location were the Covenanters were taking the remains of the Black Douglas and Treasures (Holy Rood) to hide. And, that it is a location in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Covenanters seized the remains and treasure for Good Duchess Anne Hamilton, The 3rd Duchess Of Hamilton and her Husband William Douglas-Hamilton, The 3rd Duke Of Hamilton. Who were of the RH Negative Bloodline and therefore the Sangreal! The Hereditory “Keepers Of The Holy Rood”, Treasures and Sacred Knowledge. The predecessor of William St Clair was Sir Henry St Clair, 10 Baron of Rosslyn, 2nd Prince of Orkney, he had married Egida Douglas and William St Clair’s 1st Wife was Margaret “Elizabeth” Douglas both of the same Douglas lineage to Good Duchess Anne and more importantly to the 3rd Duke William Douglas-Hamilton. This is not a coincidence!
Anne Hamilton 3rd Duchess Of Hamilton & William Douglas-Hamilton 3rd Duke of Hamilton.
Also William Douglas-Hamilton 3rd Duke Of Hamilton who should really only have the surname “Douglas” ( the reason for which was because his Wife The Good Duchess petitioned King Charles Stuart II to ask for the right to award her husband title of “Duke Of Hamilton” as well as the “- Hamilton” surname) is a descendant of Sir James Douglas “The Black Douglas” who was a faithful ally to King Robert The Bruce!
The Black Douglas was an ancestor to the Douglas line which Sir Henry St Clair, 10 Baron of Rosslyn married into and to “Elizabeth” Douglas, the 1st Wife of William St Clair, 11th Baron. William St Clair’s ancestor Sir Henry St Clair 7th Baron of Rosslyn along with his two sons William and John joined forces with The Black Douglas as Allies to King Robert The Bruce at the Battle Of Bannockburn. Again this is clearly not a coincidence! So you see, the surname and bloodline “Douglas” :”The Black Douglases” is of far greater importance than the “Hamilton” name and ultimately a closer lineage to Christ! This is why it was fused in matrimony forming the new lineage ” Douglas- Hamilton”! It is this bloodline that can be traced back to Mary Queen Of Scots, The Feudal King Stuarts, Louis The 14th, The St Clairs, The Merovingian Kings Of Ancient France and ultimately the Union Of The Devine Feminine And Masculine: Mary Magdalene and Our lord Jesus Christ. This Bloodline & network of families is far greater and more complicated than the names previously listed, it is a vast dynasty!
So Where Are The Remains Of The Black Douglas And Holy Rood Located?
Perhaps We Should Follow The Path Of The Crosses!
c. 1940’s – 1960’s Ordnance Survey map Clipping showing:The Church In The Old Toll Booth Jail, The Collegiate Church, The Bishops Gateway and our Final Destination Point: The Original Location Of The Netherton Cross!
The Bishops Gateway was an ancient pathway leading to the Original Netherton Cross site and eventually all the way to the Bothwell Bridge and further yet still to St Bride’s Church, Bothwell. The Gateway and section of path leading to the Netherton Cross site no longer exists. Certain Authorities would have us believe that the Netherton Cross Site marks the location of where a church may have stood in the ancient village of Cadzow. Which also had a number of But and Ben Style (One room) dwellings and a Motte Hill with Bailey Castle!
Hamilton Historian Terence (Terry) Murphy At The Old Parish Churchyard.
It is my belief that the Netherton Cross is actually a Tombstone Monument/Grave Marker. And, that the Ancient village of Cadzow was not located at the Low Parks! But was in fact located at the High Parks around the Cadzow Oaks/Earthworks and Cadzow Castle. There is also map evidence dictating that the oldest church for Cadzow was located directly behind Cadzow Castle, older than the Collegiate Church that was next to the Hamilton Palace! Also, the Collegiate Church had Two Alters!: 1): To the Blessed Virgin Mary and 2): To the Holy Rood!
c. 1859 Survey, c. 1864 Publication Ordnance Survey Map clipping showing ancient church remains behind Cadzow Castle at the High Parks. The True first sign of Christianity in the ancient lands of Cadzow.
Back to the Low Parks and the Original Site Of The Netherton Cross. In the previous photo of an artist’s sketch showing the But and Ben Style (One Room) Dwellings, you can clearly see that this does not match up with the photo of the exposed foundations with the archeologists examining the site!
Mass Underground Burial Tomb Of Duchess Anne Hamilton’s Family?
It is my belief that this is a Mass Underground Burial Tomb for 10 of Good Duchess Anne’s children and their families. In direct alignment some yards behind it is a Single Burial Tomb for Duchess Anne. And, in direct alignment some yards in front of this Mass Burial Tomb are 2 Infant Daughters both named Anna Hamilton (One who was 2 years of age and died c.1663 and the other who died in infancy c.1669) interred in a Double Tomb (Part Of Which Could Be Under The M74 Motorway Road!). And underneath the road in the same path of alignment will be what is called an “Icehouse”. I believe that it is not an Icehouse and is in fact an Entrance to a Tunnel System which linked the Underground Burial Tombs to the Motte Hill at a 90 Degrees Angle (On The Square!). The Entrance must have been filled with concrete and rubble and is nowhere to be found (located under the road!) When work was well underway during 1967 for the M74 construction the earth movers and heavy plant machinery probably broke and ripped up the stone slabs covering the tops of the tomb walls which are evident in the photos. If these walls were foundations the stones used would be much larger! Also if the archeologists had the foresight to dig straight down they would probably have discovered the tops of coffins! Duchess Anne had 13 children to the 3rd Duke. Their oldest son James, who became 4th Duke is interred at the Bent Cemetery alongside the rest of the dukes and family members. Some of whom were previously interred at the Collegiate Church then the Mausoleum.
Hamilton Historian Terence (Terry) Murphy At The Original Site Of The Netherton Cross, Low Parks, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
c. 1967 Ordnance Survey Map Clipping. (Just look at where the construction of the road stops!)
So, the only other key feature at this site is the Motte Hill! This therefore must be the location of the remains of The Black Douglas and Templar Treasures including the Holy Rood? But where also is the 3rd Duke Of Hamilton interred? There has never been any recorded evidence stating or showing signs of a ditch at the Motte Hill Site. It has never been circumferenced by water either. So why call it a Motte? I don’t believe that it is a motte at all.
Hamilton Historian Terence (Terry) Murphy At The Original Site Of The Netherton Cross Pointing Towards The Motte Hill, Low Parks, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
I believe that the Motte Hill is actually a Burial Mound “Tumulus” and that the 3rd Duke Of Hamilton, William Douglas-Hamilton is buried there. He was initially placed in the crypt of The Collegiate Church but would have been reinterred to here at a later date once Duchess Anne had this Burial Site completed. His original stone tomb monument from the Collegiate Church is in St Bride’s Church, Bothwell! The site would have been part of the landscaping works Anne continued to develop long after his death. I also believe that he is buried alongside the remains of his ancestor Sir James Douglas “The Black Douglas” (Minus his heart!) and that Templar Treasures including The Holy Rood are beside them. The Holy Rood (Holy Rod) is a part of the Crucifixion Cross and it is said that whoever possesses it has great power! Is This the “Kilwinning Heredom Mound?” The freemason’s masonic lodge at Cadzow Street, Hamilton is called Hamilton Kilwinning No7!
Rosslyn Crypt Map Interpretation Of The Motte Hill & Netherton Cross Site.
The mound was once adourned by a statue: “A Fragment of The Leg Of Hercules” Which was a popular depiction of Hercules fighting the Hydra, a three headed serpent like creature, One of his 12 heroic labours. The Hercules theme could again have been witnessed inside the main entrance to Hamilton Palace consisting of two massive stone depictions of Hercules holding up the fine staircase. “The Pillars Of Hercules”. And again at the original gates to Bothwell Castle (Now Bothwell Castle Golf Club Entrance) Once the seat of the Black Douglases! This time Hercules stands on the left of the Douglas Coat Of Arms and on the right is the Golden Hindnext (Red Deer Or Hind with Golden Antlers). Again this was one of his twelve heroic labours he had to complete before being allowed to join his father Zeus at the top of Mount Olympus which Zeus ruled. ‘The Mystical Mound!“
Hercules entangled with the Hydra. The area circled red is what the statue on top of the mound would have looked like.
Hamilton Historian Terence (Terry) Murphy Standing On Top Of The Motte Hill, Low Parks, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
So, Is this a Motte Hill or is it in fact the Tumulus (Burial Mound) For the 3rd Duke Of Hamilton, William Douglas-Hamilton? Are the remains of his ancestor “The Black Douglas?” also buried there. Do they guard Templar Treasures including The Holy Rood? The Duke of Hamilton (Douglas-Hamilton Bloodline) are the “Hereditary Keepers Of The Palace of Holy Rood” Could this be the mason’s “Kilwinning Heredom Mound”?
On a quiet musty Sunday night in March 1823 some men who were out walking their dogs got the fright of their lives when they discovered the cadaver of an elderly woman who had been tied up into a small bundle and hidden in the bushes of the Old Parish Churchyard in Hamilton, Lanarkshire. It was the body of 60 year old Susan Sellie. After examining the churchyard the men noticed two other open graves with the bodies missing! It is presumed that the bodysnatchers intended to return for the third corpse- or that they had given up and abandoned the idea because they had reached their carrying limit!
Artists Sketch of the grave robbing scene.
At a later date a watchman was employed within the churchyard to guard the graves. He was stationed at the Watch-House next to the gate on Cadzow Lane. The Watch-House is basically a large Sentry Box with a flat roof and a simple pediment above the door. It is still there to this day but is now used to house bins and a wheelbarrow which is used in the grounds.
The area circled red in the above present day photo shows the “Watch-House” next to the gate at the Cadzow Lane entrance to the Old Parish Churchyard in Hamilton, Lanarkshire.
Written by
Hamilton Historian
Terence (Terry) Murphy.
Ref.Scottish Bodysnatchers: A Gazetteer. EBook by Geoff Holder 2013.
Hamilton Historian. Terry Murphy 