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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOLBOOTH (Site of) [Ayr] | Nil | Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton J. J. McDerment |
033 | [Situation] See Column of Remarks. The old Tolbooth or Gaol of Ayr stood prior to 1825 in the Centre of Sandgate Street "At the date above mentioned it was removed to allow the inhabitants the free use of the Street at its full width - Ayrshire Directory 1851 "The Prison like the old Tolbooth of Edinburgh interlines and almost blocks up one of the principal Streets. - Security is the only Consideration which seems to have gained the attention of those who planned this public nuisance which is not so much the terror of evil-doers as the horror of those who do well" Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire 1842 |
| CROWN INN [Ayr] | Nil | Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton J. J. McDerment |
033 | [Situation] In High Street on the West side & South of Winton Buildings. This Hotel is a very superior one and furnishes accommodation of the best description. it is the rendezvous of all the Country Coaches |
| STAR HOTEL [Ayr] | Nil | Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton J. J. McDerment |
033 | [Situation] On the East side of the High Street opposite the Winton Buildings - This is also a good hotel and furnishes first rate accommodation. it is a well built house |
| VULCAN TAVERN [Ayr] | Nil | Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton J. J. McDerment |
033 | [Situation] Near Bridge Street and adjoining the River Ayr. This is an old house but from its situation - it is not a much frequented one - accommodation rather inferior - |
| PRINCE OF WALES TAVERN [Ayr] | Nil | Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton J. J. McDerment |
033 | [Situation] Off High Street in rear of the Assembly Rooms A Respectable tho [though] small Ho [House] it is well furnished and bears a good name - |
| FISH CROSS (Site of) | Nil | Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton J. J. McDerment |
033 | [Situation] Nearly opposite the South end of bridge Street. This is the site of the old Market Cross which Consisted of one upright stone round which the market used formerly to be held prior to its removal to the vicinity of the Corn Exchange there can be no account furnished to show what date it was erected, but it is presumed it must have been at a remote age - it was removed in December 1854 - |
| UNION TAVERN [Ayr] | Nil | Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton J. J. McDerment |
033 | [Situation] East Corner of Boat Vennel. This is a respectable house, small but neatly furnished. Bears a good character. |
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