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Maxwell

Maxwell modern  Modern  Maxwell crestCrest

Crest: A stag couchant under a holly bush Proper

Motto: Reviresco (I grow strong again)

Lands: Nithsdale

Historic Seat: Caerlaverock Castle

Origin of Name: From Maccus well, a pool in the river Tweed

The name Maxwell originates from Maccus, a Norse chief and son of Undweyn, who gave his name to Maccuswell, a pool of the river Tweed near Kelso bridge. A grandson of Maccus, John Maxwell, became chamberlain of Scotland before dying in 1241, to be succeeded by his brother Aylmer. From Aylmer sprang many branches of the family throughout the south-west of Scotland. The Maxwell clan supported Robert the Bruce and fought at his side at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, under the clan chief of Eustace Maxwell. Herbert, the succeeding clan chief was knighted by James I for his services to the crown.

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