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NEWTON UPON AYR |
See Column of Remarks |
Statistical Account of Ayrshire
William Bone Treasurer of Newton
John Moore JP [Justice of the Peace]
Robert Gray Burgess |
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[Situation] On the North side of the River Ayr where it joins the Sea
"The name of the Parish is evidently derived from its situation on the Banks of the Ayr and the town's being founded at a later period than the adjacent County town. In the Charter Granted to the Burgh it is Called Nova Villa Super Air, and sometimes Nova Villa de Air The same name was given originally to the town of Ayr but when another Town arose on the north side of the River, the name became appropriated to it, as being the more modern.
The Parish is of very small extent being only a mile and a half in length and a mile in its greatest breath, it is bounded on the North by the Parish of Prestwick on the East by the parish of St Quivox-and -Wallacetown on the South by the River Ayr separating it from the town and Parish of Ayr and on the West by the Frith of Clyde."
Stat: Acc: [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire
There is a mistake in the description of the Parish in the Stat: Acc: [Statistical Account] above quoted, it is bounded on the South by the Parish of Ayr and not by the River Ayr as stated in the Extract. |
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FIRTH OF CLYDE |
Nil |
Statistical Account of Ayrshire
William Bone
John Moore JP [Justice of the Peace]
Robert Gray |
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An Arm of the Sea forming the Estuary of the River Clyde - |
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Sheet 1 -- NEWTON upon AYR |
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MILLERS FOUNDRY (Disused) |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] About ¾ Mile North of Mouth of River Ayr and close to the Shore
A Collection of Buildings built of Stone and Slated. (some of them are in an unfinished state forming an Oblong enclosure at the East a chimney built of brick 80 feet high. a Date of Construction 1846 The Building is not applied to its original purpose as a foundry. but is used for General Store purposes |
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SALT PANS [Ayr] |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] About ¾ Mile North of Mouth of River Ayr and close to the Shore
2 Rows of Houses one and two stories high built of stone, tiled and slated, and in habited by labourers. Names derived from salt having been formerly obtained in that vicinity. |
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Sheet 1 -- NEWTON upon AYR |
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GLASGOW AND SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Runs in a N. E. [North Easterly] direction thro [through] the Plan.
The Line of Railway Communicating between Glasgow and Ayr with branches to Kilmarnock, Troon, &c. |
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BURNSIDE |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] N. W. [North West] Corner of Plan close to the Railway
A Dwelling House, with Outhouses attached, in Good repair. Name derived from Half Mile Burn which runs in a Westerly direction south of the house |
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FALKLAND HOUSE |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moor
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] 12 Chains N. E. [North East] of Millers Foundry -
A superior Dwelling House built of stone 3 stories high with several outhouses attached. it has an extensive Garden in rear. a large ornamental lawn extends in front of the house to the Road |
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HALF MILE BURN |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] North of Plan Running in a n. w. [north westerly] Direction -
A small stream which Collects from Surface Water in the Parish of St Quivox and running in a Westerly direction thro [through] Newton Parish falls into the Sea about 22 Chains N. [North] of Millers Foundry |
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Sheet 2 -- NEWTON upon AYR |
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BURNSIDE COTTAGE |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Situated in the Centre of the Plan and on the East side of the Road from Ayr to Kilmarnock
A Handsome dwelling Ho: [House] built of [stone] 2 Storeys high and slated it has a [small] piece of Ormamtl [Ornamental] Ground in front and [an] extensive Garden in rear. - |
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FREE CHURCH MANSE [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Situated in the Centre of the Plan and on the East side of the Road from Ayr to Kilmarnock
A Handsome dwelling Ho: [House] built of [stone] 2 Storeys high and slated it has a [small] piece of Ormamtl [Ornamental] Ground in front and [an] extensive Garden in rear. - |
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CORNHILL |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Situated in the Centre of the Plan and on the East side of the Road from Ayr to Kilmarnock
This Name applies to 2 Cottages of Superior description. 1 storey high and slated. they have Gardens in rear |
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BRUCE'S LAND |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Situated in the Centre of the Plan and on the East side of the Road from Ayr to Kilmarnock
This Name applies to 2 Cottages of Superior description. 1 storey high and slated. they have Gardens in rear |
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BELLESLEY HILL |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Situated in the Centre of the Plan and on the East side of the Road from Ayr to Kilmarnock
A small Row of 3 houses 2 storeys and slated. the Centre House is used as [a] stable. the Dwelling & Out houses are in Good Condition. - |
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WEST SANQUHAR |
Nil |
William Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South East Corner of the Plan
A Dwelling House, one storey high built of stone and slated, in Good [repair] it has outhouses attached. N.B. This Farm House is Outside the Boundary [of] Newton Parish, in the Parish of St [Quivox] |
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Sheet 2 -- NEWTON upon AYR |
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NORTH PIER |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] North side of the Mouth of the River Ayr
This is a solid piece of stone work erected by the inhabitants of Ayr about 14 Chains in length. to prevent the heavy swell of the sea entering the River Ayr it was a work of much labour and required great skill in the undertaking |
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BREAKWATER [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately North of the End of South Pier
This important addition to the Harbour of Ayr was begun in 1843 and is of great Service in breaking the force of the heavy seas which sometimes rush up the mouth of the River thereby endangering the Safety of the Shipping the building of the Breakwater Cost £4000 |
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SOUTH PIER [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W. Bone
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] 4½ Chains South of Breakwater
This piece of masonry runs parallel to the opposite pier on the North Side and is a much more solid and [strong] piece of Work than the North Pier. it used as a promenade in the [Summer] time and is much frequented by [the] inhabitants of Ayr. it extends into [the] sea from the Shore about 14 [Chains] |
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ST NICHOLAS ROCK |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W. Bone
J. J. McDerment
Quiggins Isle of Man Almanack |
033 |
[Situation] About 10 Chains South West of the South Pier
This dangerous rock which is [very] rarely visible except at the lowest tides has often proved fatal to vessels [entering] the port in bad weather and several Shipwrecks have from time to time occ[ured] on it. It is a large shelving rock [Covered] with weeds and partly flat, but there [are] some Conical points on it -
It is Called St Nicholas Rock [after] the patron Saint of Fishermen. - |
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Sheet 3 -- AYR |
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NEWTON LODGE |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] North of Plan
A large house 3 storeys high built of stone and slated but not in Good repair it has an extensive Garden S. W. [South West] of the house also several outhouses attached. - |
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NEWTON GRAVE YARD |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] About 3 chains S. E [South East] of Newton Lodge.
A Public Grave Yard Walled in, and used by the inhabitants of Newton. - |
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WAGGON ROAD [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from the shore Eastward thro [through] the Plan.
A Thoroughfare. so Called from having trams laid down along it on which Waggons are drawn by horses. it has a few scattered houses along its Course |
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YORK STREET [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Clunes Vennal in a N. E. [North East] direction to Waggon Road
Consists of houses one and two storeys high built of stone and slated in Good repair |
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YORK STREET LANE [Newton-upon-Aq |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Clunes Vennal in a N. E. [North East] direction to Waggon Road
Consists of houses one and two storeys high built of stone and slated in Good repair |
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GREEN STREET [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from North Harbour Street in a N. E. [North East] direction terminating at Waggon Road
Consists of houses one and two storeys high built of stone and slated in Good repair |
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GREEN-STREET LANE [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from North Harbour Street in a N. E. [North East] direction terminating at Waggon Road
Consists of houses one and two storeys high built of stone and slated in Good repair |
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GAS WORKS [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South of Dam Side
Public Works for the supply of Newton upon Ayr with gas. Buildings in a good state of repair. |
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TAYLOR STREET |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Green Street Westwards to the shore
Consisting of Houses one and two [storeys] high built of stone rather scattere[d] the better description of houses are slated the remainder are thatched. |
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HALL'S VENNEL [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Green Street Eastward to Peebles Street
Consisting of Houses one and two [storeys] high built of stone rather [scattered] the better description of houses are slated the remainder are thatched. |
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SALTFIELD LANE [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends 3 chains Westward from Yorkstreet Lane
A short and narrow thoroughfare. Consisting of houses on the N. [North] side. 1 & 2 storeys high but not in Good repair. at its W. [West] termination it has extensive [buildings] used for General store purposes. |
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CLUNES VENNAL [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Main Street to Corner of Ship Yard
A street which is bisected by the Railway for description see Taylor Street. application |
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PEEBLES STREET [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Main Street Northwards to Waggon Road
Composed of Houses one and two storeys high (chiefly one storey.) Slated and thatched. the slated houses being more modern. |
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NEWTON ACADEMY |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] East side of Green Street south of Plan
A very superior seminary. 2 Storeys high built of stone and slated. it is built in [the] Pointed (Old English) style. Erected in 1845 average No of scholars Male & Female 240 |
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AYR FOUNDRY (Iron) |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] East Side of Green Street Centre of Plan
These premises were built in 1800. it [forms] an irregular square enclosure:- the [Buildings] are built of stone and slated. |
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VULCAN FOUNDRY (Iron) [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] N. [North] Side of Western extremity of Clunes Vennal
Erected in 1848 is built of stone. and attached are several smaller houses forming an irregular square Enclosure. - there is extensive machinery connected with this Foundry |
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PILOT HOUSE |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] South East of the Plan -
A small slated building for the accomodation of the Harbour Pilots. |
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NEW ROAD [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
William Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] West of Plan extending from termination of Main Street in a N. E. [North Easterly] direction.
This is a Comparatively new Street Consisting of houses, built along the Road to Kilmarnock they are of a superior description built of stone 2 storeys high |
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WEAVERS STREET [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
William Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] West of Plan extending from termination of Main Street & joins Waggon Road.
A Street Consisting of houses one storey high and thatched occupied by the Working Class who are principally Weavers hence its name. - |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Damside] |
Nil |
W. Bone
William Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] Near the junction of Damside & Weavers St.
This is a small school under the control of the Free Ch: [Church] Newton. average No. of Scholars, Male & Female about 40 |
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DAMSIDE |
Nil |
W. Bone
William Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] S. W. [South West] Corner of Plan extends from N. [North] end of Main Street & terminates at the S. [South] end of Alison St.
A Street Consisting of houses 1 Storey high built of stone and thatched there are Gas Works on the South side of the street, takes its name from a dam having formerly been on a small stream at the South side of the street. |
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ALISON STREET [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
William Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] S. W. [South West] Corner of Plan extends from the W. [West] end of Dam side and terminates on Waggon Road
This Street Consists of houses one and two storey high, slated and thatched, on the West side of the street is a Gasometer |
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GAS WORKS [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
William Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] East Side of Allison Street.
Public Works for the supply of Newton-upon-Ayr with gas. Buildings new and in Capital repair |
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BURNSIDE |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends in a easterly direction from South end of Alison Street about 10 Chains -
This thoroughfare for some dis[tance] from its Western extremety has [a] few houses on both sides of the street one and two storeys high slated and thatched a small stream forming the Boundary [for] a short distance between Newton Pa[rish] and the Parish of St Quivox runs its Course - from whence it has pr[obably] derived its name. |
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HAWKHILL BRIDGE |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan
A small Stone Bridge of one a[rch] recently built over a small str[eam] it is in good repair - |
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VIEWFIELD |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] South side of Waggon Road.
A well built farm house with out offices and a Good Garden attached |
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HAWKHILL |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] South-east of Hawkhill Bridge.
This is a collection of one-storey houses slated and thatched. |
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NORTH HARBOUR STREET [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] North of Plan & extends from South end of Greenstreet Lane in a N. W. [North West] direction to its termination at Draw Bridge.
This Street (So Called from its situation on the N. [North] side of the River Ayr) consists of scattered houses on the N. [North] side and is bounded on the S. [South] side by the River Ayr |
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RAILWAY TAVERN [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Corner of Main Street & Darlington Road.
A small House with but inferior accommodation tho [though] situated favorably from its vicinity to the Railway Terminus |
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DARLINGTON ROAD [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] Extends from South end of Greenstreet Lane to the N. [North] end of New Bridge.
This thoroughfare extends along the N [North] side of the River scattered houses on the N. [North] side the Railway terminus of the Glasgow & S W. [South Western] Line of Railway is on the N [North] side of the street |
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RAILWAY STATION [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] North side of Darlington Road.
This is a Handsome terminus built in the Pointed (Old English) style, with extensive premises attached. - |
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MAIN STREET [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends in a N E [North East] direction from the New Bridge to its termination at the junction of Peebles & New Road
This Street which is the principal one in Newton, is spacious and Consists of houses 2 and 3 stories high. there are some Good shops in this street. |
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FREE CHURCH [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] N. E. [North East] Corner of Plan east side of Main Street.
A Handsome Church recently built in the Gothic Style. No: of sittings about 1000 |
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FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Main Street] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] N. E. [North East] Corner of Plan east side of Main Street.
A superior School attached to the above Ch [Church] average No of Male & Female Scholars - 150 |
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CHURCH [Main Street; Newton-upon-Xyr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] N. E. [North East] Corner of Plan east side of Main Street.
The Parish Ch [Church] of Newton it is a large Building - in the Gothic Style, No of sittings 1032 |
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SCHOOL [Main Street; Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] N. E. [North East] Corner of Plan east side of Main Street.
A school attached to the above Church - average No of scholars Male & Female about 90 |
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ASSEMBLY ROOMS [Newton-upon-Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] N. E. [North East] Corner of Plan east side of Main Street.
These rooms are used by the inhabitants of Newton for Public Assemblies &c they are not extensive the building is surmounted by a tower of no great heig[ht] |
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Sheet 7 Newton upon Ayr |
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CROSS STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] N. E. [North East] Corner of Plan extending from Main Street about 24 Chains Eastward, terminating at Wallacetown Grave Yard.
This Street Consists of Houses one and two storeys high slated and thatched. inhabitants Consists principally of the working |
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GARDEN STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from River Street to Cross Street -
This Street Consists of Houses one and two storeys high slated and thatched. inhabitants Consists principally of the working |
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RIVER STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extend from New bridge to Old bridge along N. [North] of River -
This Street Consists of Houses one and two storeys high slated and thatched. inhabitants Consists principally of the working |
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INDEPENDENT CHAPEL [Ayr] |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
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[Situation] N.E. [North East] of Plan. North east of Plan -
An oblong Building, of stone, and devoid of ornament. belonging to the Independents. average No of sittings about 200 |
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Site of NEWTON CASTLE |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] N. E. [North east] of Plan near the junction of Garden Street with Cross Street.
Newton Castle formerly stood in Gar[den] Street and was for a long time the Sea[t] of the Wallace's of Craigie. - - - Sir Thom[as] Wallace of Craigie the 5th Baronet which stands on the North bank of the Ayr a short way from the Town. - - - -
This Old Castle was taken down sixty or seventy years ago and now there only remains part of the wall which enclosed the Garden⁜
⁜Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire |
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GAS WORKS [Ayr] |
Nil |
W Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South-east of the Plan.
Public Works for supplying the town of Ayr with Gas. The buildings are substantial and well kept |
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Sheet 7 St Quivox
St. Quivox [crossed out] - See Page 43 - Cancelled. See Page 43 |
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AYR |
See Column of Remarks |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullerton Bailie
J. J. McDerment Surveyor |
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[Situation] At the South side of the Mouth of the River Ayr. -
Ayr in all probability derives its name from the River at whose mouth it stands which appears to have given the same name also to the Parish County &c. But whence was the name itself derived? There are Rivers bearing the same appellative and have likely the same Common Etymology in England France Switzerland and in almost every Country in Europe. - - - In Celtic to which this word must undoubtedly be traced Ar signifies Clear and Dhur or Dhun dark and these qualities are sufficiently characteristic of the streams which they designate. The latter River (The Doon) in Consequence of running thro [through] a soft deep bog near its head receives a black mossy tinge which it retains during the whole of its subsequent Course whereas the former River from flowing above a gravelly bed Continues clear and limpid throughout. The mode of spelling the word has undergone several Changes in the progress of time. In the Royal Charter of the burgh and in all ancient records it is written Are & from this it came to be changed into Air and since the end of the last Century Ayr has very Generally been adopted and is likely now to be permanent
Stat. acct. [Statistical account]of Ayrshire
Ayr is a Royal Burgh and in Conjunction with other burghs - sends one Member of Parliament
Population including Newton upon Ayr & St. Quivox about 20,000
Ayr has no detached portions in other parishes and there are no portions of other parishes within the limits of its boundaries. |
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HARBOUR STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] Extends in a N. W [North West] direction from South side of New Bridge along the River to the South Pier -
This Street extends from South end of New Bridge along the South side of River Ayr it is a Considerable thoroughfare there are some large well built Warehouses in it. |
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INFANTRY BARRACKS [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] N W [North West] of Plan near the River -
This is a large heavy looking Building and has been Converted into a Barracks about the year 1800 prior to which it was used as a factory. The Officers Qrs [Quarters] Hospitals are comparatively modern buildings |
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FORT BREWERY |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Plan -
These are premises used as a Brewery and are not extensive. there are Gardens attached |
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INFANT SCHOOL [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
This School is supported by voluntary Contributions. average No. of scholars about 80 it is small, but convenient Building |
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CHARLOTTE STREET |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
This Street is a Comparatively modern one the buildings in it are few: there are some houses of a superior description on its South side Next Fort Street. |
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QUEENS TERRACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
A Handsom Row of Modern Houses built of stone. They have Gardens attached - |
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CASSILLIS STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
This is a Short Street it has some good buildings on East side.- |
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WESLEYAN METHODIST CHAPEL [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
This is a very plain building the upper part is used as a chapel, the lower as a School average No of sittings about 150. - |
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THEATRE ROYAL [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
An oblong Building of stone but not in very good repair, the interior is also in a dillapidated state, it is seldom used by act[??] |
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MEWS LANE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
A narrow thoroughfare between the Gardens of Charlotte Street and those of N. [North] side of Wellington Square |
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NAPHTHA WORKS [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton Bailie
J.J. McDerment Surveyor |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan -
Public Works in connection with the Gas Works where Naptha is manufactured for commercial purpose. |
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FORT [A.D. 1652] [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] "Between the Town and the Mouth of the Harbour"
Oliver Cromwell seems to have had two objects in view, by the erection of the Citadel now called the Fort In the first place he intended it to serve as a military station for a large body of troops to overawe & defend the West and South of Scotland & secondly he wished by its means to secure the Command of the Town & harbour of Ayr, both at that time of more importance from the state of the times than they are at present. In Correspondence with these objects the citadel itself was both Capacious and strongly fortified +++ The area within the Walls which on 3 sides are yet entire is about 12 acres in extent. The Ground plan is a hexagon with bastions at the angles, but the figure is not regular, the two sides facing the sea and the town being much longer than any of the others - The main bastion occupying the north Eastern angle close upon the harbour and next the town Commands the entire Circuit of the Fortifications the River and the Town itself. It has still an elevation above the water of 45 feet & is supposed to occupy the site of the Ancient palace and Castle of Ayr built by William the Lion. The sides of this bastion like those of the other 4 which are yet to be traced vary from 120 to 135 feet in length and their are regular according to the system of fortifications now in use
Proceeding parallel to the River along the rampart but on a plane about 15 feet lower we arrive at a 2nd bastion Connected with the former by a Curtain 237 feet in length The Works now tend towards the west and a 2nd Curtain 266 feet long Conducts to a 3rd bastion These appear to have formed the main part of the fortification and have been erected with Great Care and at very Considerable expense
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The Rampart is everywhere faced on the outside with a wall strongly and exceedingly well built of hewn-stone inclined at the proper angles & entire. The whole is sustained on arches which formed convenient securities for Garrison stores and provisions The breadth of the rampart in this place is 120 feet. The works now sweep almost directly West running parallel to the sea side & when first executed had occupied the whole of the dry ground on this side, Though the sea has now retired to a considerable distance leaving a fine sandy beach yet some of the old inhabitants remember when the Walls here were washed by the tide at high water This seaward Curtain is 512 feet long & tho [though] the rampart continues of the same height viz about 20 or 25 feet above the level of the sands yet it has been narrow and without arches having been composed of solid Earth faced with the same solid masonry as already described. At the termination of this sea wall & joining the Western angle of the fortifications is a 4th bastion which though smaller than the others has been Constructed with equal care & skill ++ A Curtain 272 feet running nearly South conducts to a 5th bastion but here the original rampart can no longer be traced though the Garden Walls of the adjacent houses are built upon its foundations & clearly show its position. The 6th & last bastion has occupied the Southern angle of the fort, but of this no part now remains. A long Curtain & deep broad ditch has formed the principal defences toward the town joining the South to the Eastern bastion whence we started in this description of the fortifications. - Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Ayrs[hire] |
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"In 1652, Oliver Cromwell, finding the ground around the Church
"a fit situation for a fort, took possession of it for that purpose,
"and converted the Church into an armoury.
Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] 1842 Page 35.
"The castle is supposed to have existed so late as 1652, when Cromwell
"built the fort of Ayr; but this is doubtful.
Patersons Hist. [History] of Ayr Page 161 |
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FORT WALL |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Surrounds the Fort.
This Wall is in an excellent state of preservation and quite entire except on part of the east Side - where, however the site can be distinctly traced. - |
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SALLYPORT [Ayr Fort] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North West of Fort.
A subterranean passage for troops, used in making sallies against an attacking enemy it is in an entire state, but the Communication is stopped by earth -- |
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POWDER MAGAZINE [Ayr Fort] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North West of Fort
A subterranean Magazine for Powder, still in a Good state of preservation - |
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MOAT [Ayr Fort] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] East side of Fort.
This Outwork of defence to the Fort can still be distinctly traced it was capable of being filled with water from the River - to which its South side is Contiguous - |
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Site of AYR CASTLE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North East of Fort.
"In the year 1177 William the Lion built 2 Castles at once upon the extremities of his Kingdom one at Newcastle to restrain the incursions of the English and the other at Ayr to awe the wild men of Galloway - The castle at Ayr was situate within the present ramparts of the Fort with a northern exposure at the North east extremity of the Fortification The Castle stood on an eminence of Considerable height & Commanded an extensive view of the surrounding Country Traces of this Castle are still to be seen upon the mound not far from the tower of St Johns Ch [Church] buried in the eastern bastion of Cromwells Fort"
McCarters Directory for Ayr 1832 |
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MOAT WALL [Ayr Fort] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] West side of the New Church & Academy.
The Outside wall of the above mentioned moat its foundations still exist, but a modern Wall has been built on them - part of this wall about 3 chains south of New Church is entirely defaced |
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CUSTOM HOUSE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North east of and adjoining the Infantry Bks [Barracks]
A small house which is rented and used as a Custom House it is well situated for its peculiar business - |
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"King William built the castle of Ayr in 1197
"probably as a barrier against the men of Galloway"
Hailes' Annals.
Foot note in P [Page] 159 Patersons Hist. [History] of Ayr |
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ST JOHN THE BAPTIST'S CHURCH Ruin (12th Century) |
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Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] In the Centre of The Fort.
The Burgh or Parish Church was dedicated to St John the Baptist and is understood to have been founded in the 12th Century. Its form was that of a Cross being nearly double the length of the transept and at the eastern end of the nave there was a Gothic Window of elegant form and richly ornamented. Of this venerable Gothic structure nothing now remains but its tower to which the west end of it was Conjoined. Its form ⁜however may still be traced faintly by a Careful Survey of the Ground on which it stood. ++++++++ In 1560 the Care of the Church & Parish was transferred to the Reformed Clergy among the first of whom was the Rev [Reverend] John Welsh who was a Son - in law of the Celebrated Reformer Knox +++++++
In 1652 Oliver Cromwell finding the Ground around the Church a fit situation for a fort, took possesion of it and converted the Church into an armoury. The exterior of it remained entire long after the building of the fort, even after its demolition. The present old Church of Ayr was built to supply its place. -
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire
⁜Now entirely defaced. |
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AYR ARMS' INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
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[Situation] West Side of Sandgate Street near the Assembly Rooms.
A House of first rate accomodation principally used by County gentlemen |
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ACADEMY [Fort Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Plan about 1½ chains from the N. W. [North West] end of Fort Street.
What formed the Germ of this institution was the sum of £1000 which was bequeathed for behoof of the public teachers of Ayr by Mr Ferguson of Doonholm. A Considerable sum additional was obtained by subscription from the town, the heritors and various individuals of the County & Elsewhere, every £50 Constituting the Contributor a director of the academy. By means of these sums a handsome Building was erected for teachers apartments and a fund formed for the payment of their salaries and the support of the seminary. Its success has fully equalled the most sanguine expectations that were formed of it. It has secured a reputation not surpassed by any other institution of the Kind in Scotland. The Rector has a Salary of £100 a year the other teachers have small salaries. The following is a list of the branches of Education viz. Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Geography, Natural History, English Composition Modern languages Latin and Greek Writing and Drawing Arithmetic, Book Keeping & Navigation and English, English Grammar & History. The numbers (Male & Female) that attend the Academy in the Course of each day average about 500. -
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire
The Building itself is a very suitable one - and built in a Good situation |
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ROBERT BURNS' TAVERN [Ayr] |
Nil |
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[Situation] To the North West of New Bridge.
A respectable House chiefly used by farmers and country people. |
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NEW CHURCH [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Plan on W. [West] side of Fort Street.
This is a modern building (erected 1810) belonging to the Establishment. it was built to supply accommodation to the annually increasing No of Communicants in the Old Parish Church. - "It is capable of accommodating from 1000 to 1050 sitt[ers]" |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] West end of Cathcart Street on the North side
This is a Well built (though plain) [Church] belonging to the "United Presbyterians" it is Capable of accommodating about 2000 sitt[ers] |
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FREE CHURCH [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan on West side of Sandgate St
This is a Modern and Well built Church belonging to the "Free Church" it is built in Good taste and has a very handsome [front] facing Sandgate Street |
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FORT STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from Harbour Street South until its junction with Sandgate Street and Wellington Square -
This Street has its name from its Co[ntinguity] to the Fort the building in it are scat[tered] and chiefly on the East Side. There is an extensive Carpet Factory on the West side |
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL [Harbour Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] East end of Harbour Street near New Bridge
This is a respectable inn well built [and] has good accommodation, it is in a go[od] situation. - |
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BOAT VENNAL [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends S. E [South east] from Harbour Street and joins New Bridge St
This is a narrow but much used th[orough] fare. The houses in it are very high. - |
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Branch of the WESTERN BANK OF SCOTLAND [Academy Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] East end and North side of Academy Street.
A Substantial building of stone, sla[ted] and well adapted for its use as a Ban[k] |
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ACADEMY STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Fort Street Eastwards to the junction of Sandgate Street & New Bridge St
A narrow Street. - it has however some excellent houses in it. - |
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CATHCART STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from Fort Street Eastward to Sandgate Street
This is rather a Superior Street Con[sisting] principally of houses belonging to the better Class. - |
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NEW BRIDGE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Between New Bridge Street and Main Street.
This is a very handsome Structure it was built in 1778 and Cost £4000 it has 5 arches and there is a handsome Stone balustrade in the battlements. |
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OLD BRIDGE (13th Century) [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] From Bridge Street to the East end of River Street.
This remnant of Antiquity "was built in the reign of Alexander lll 1249 - 1285 by Isobel Lowe and her sister two maiden ladies who tradition states spent their fortune on the undertaking. In this they were activated by the philanthropic desire to prevent the loss of life to the inhabitants occasionally sustained from Crossing by a ford about 200 yards up the River" - it is entirely Closed to vehicles and made use of exclusively by Pedestrians. - |
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HIGH STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from New Bridge Street in a S. E. [South East] direction terminating at the junction of Alloway & Kyle Streets.
This Street (which as its name implies) is the principal one in the town, is of considerable length - but varies much in its width - from its junction with New Bridge Street eastward to the old Bridge the houses are of the best description and the Shops are quite metropolitan in their appearance. the Street then takes a turn Southwards but the houses though high are older than those formerly described and some of them are built with their Gables to the Street - as the Street extends Southwards the houses do not improve - although there are many excellent houses in this part of the Street until it ends at the junction of Alloway- & Kyle Streets (in Sheet 10. - |
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ASSEMBLY ROOMS [Ayr] |
Towns New Buildings |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire |
033 |
[Situation] At the junction of High Street with New Bridge Street.
These are very Extensive handsome and commodious buildings and reflect honour on the Architect. ------The site on which they stand everybody allows is unfavourable for shewing them off to great advantage. They stand on rather a low situation and close to the Street and of Course are not Capable of being viewed as a uniform whole from any Commanding position at a proper distance. ++++++
The Buildings contain an elegant spacious news room and various other departments for towns meetings etc all of which are constructed in such a manner as to be capable of being thrown into one suit of Rooms for public dinners, balls and assemblies on great occasions. The Spire is 226 feet in height said to be about the highest in Scotland and has a bell weighing 22 cwt [hundredweight] of a rich deep toned sound which can be heard at a great distance in Calm weather. The Spire is reckoned very handsome and in Good taste as to architectural decorations & proportions its appearance has a fine effect and is a great ornament to the town.
Stat. [Statistical] account of Ayshire
N.B. These buildings are in the Gr[ecian] style and of the Composite order were founded on the 28th March 1828 and cost about £10,000.
Ayrshire Directory |
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POLICE STATION [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] S. [South] East of Assembly Rooms and adjoining them --
There is a Police Station attached to [the] above mentioned buildings. it is small [but] well adapted for the purposes to which it i[s put] |
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RIVER AYR |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Runs in a N. W. [North West] direction thro [through] the town & Seperating Ayr from Newton and St Quivox -
This River takes its rise in the eastern extremity of the County about 30 Miles from its influx into the Sea and it runs thro [through] the whole breath of the Shire to which in this view it appropriately gives its name. Along the upper part of its course the scenery is naked & uninteresting as it flows thro [through] a moorland mountainous Country, Covered with extensive sheep walks almost entirely bare of wood & with hardly and banks above the heath After it passes the Village of Sorn the scenery becomes very grand & picturesque and Continues so all the way to its mouth It is Subject to sudden and impetuous floods, during which it carries down great quantities of alluvial matter which it deposits at its mouth thereby forming a bar which is a great obstruction to the entrance and egress of Vessels and a formidable draw back to the Harbour of Ayr as an Emporium of trade. - At a short distance above the Harbour are the "Twa Brigs" rendered famous by the humourous poem of Burns which bears that title -
Stat. Acct [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire |
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ST JOHN STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Fort Street to Sandgate Street.
This is a small thoroughfare with few houses in it. |
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NEW BRIDGE STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from South end of New Bridge to the Western Bank & Police Office.
This Street which is a prolongation of Sandgate Street is a very superior one and although of no great length it has some of the best houses and Shops [the] town, in it, it is well lit with Gas. |
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Site of MALT CROSS |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] junction of High Street with New Bridge Street.
The Malt Cross of Ayr - where all proclamations were made stood at the junction of High Street with New Bridge Street, it was removed when the New Bridge was built in 1778. Coins of Charles ll found at its base indicate its having been erected during [his] reign. Maggie Osborne was burnt for Witchcraft at this Cross about the end of the 16th Century. - |
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SANDGATE STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from South end of Fort Street to the Western Bank & Police Office at the Commencement of New Bridge Street.
This Street ranks next after Hig[h Street] in importance from its length & spacious[ness] & also from the character of building [in] it is a great thoroughfare and is on[e of] the principal entrances to the town fr[om the] South. |
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Branch of the CITY OF GLASGOW BANK [Sandgate Street; kyr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] West Side of Sandgate Street.
This building is well adapted for its use as a bank. 3 Stories high built of stone and has a handsome front to the street. |
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Branch of the BANK OF SCOTLAND [Sandgate Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] West Side of Sandgate Street.
This building is well adapted for its use as a bank. 3 Stories high built of stone and has a handsome front to the street. |
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POST OFFICE [Sandgate Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] East side of Sandgate Street.
This is rather a small building but well suited to its use as a Post Office |
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KING'S ARMS INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North Side of High Street near its W. [West] end at its junction with New Bridge Street.
This building is very Convenient for all the purposes and accommodation of a traveller being situated near the Post Office, Assembly Rooms &c and in the Centre of a flourishing Community, several of the shops in the immediate vicinity being by no means inferior to those of Edinburgh or Glasgow. there is a large and elegantly furnished Room in this Hotel - which can be used as a Ball Room |
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BRIDGE STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from High St. to the Old Bridge
This is a Short and narrow tho [though] much frequented thoroughfare the houses in it are amongst the oldest in the town. |
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NEWMARKET STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Sandgate Street to High Street.
A Street Consisting of Good Substantially built houses, it also has some excellent shops in it. - |
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BUTTER MARKET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fularton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North side of Sandgate Street near its Centre.
A Small market for Butter Eggs Cheese &c open on Tuesdays and Fridays. |
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Branch Bank of the CLYDESDALE BANKING COMPANY [Newmarket Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South side of Newmarket Street near its Centre.
A Plain brick Building 3 stories high belonging to the Clydesdale Banking Company |
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HOPE STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from High Street Southwards and after running parallel to it joins the High Street at Winton Buildings
A very narrow thoroughfare - there are some houses in this Street with overhanging roofs who were evidently erected at least 2 Centuries ago |
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WINTON BUILDINGS |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Between High Street and Hope Street.
A block of elegantly built modern houses used as shops - they are amongst the best in the town |
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FISH AND VEGETABLE MARKET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] S. E. [South East] of Plan between High Street and River Ayr.
A Small Market used for the purposes of what is name designates, open on Tuesdays & Fridays |
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CORN EXCHANGE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] S. E. [South East] of Plan between High Street and River Ayr.
A Plan Building used as a Corn Exchange the principal Room in it is sometimes used for Balls Assemblies &c - |
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OLD CHURCH [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South east corner of Plan near the River.
The Old Church was erected about the middle of the seventeenth Century during the protectorate of Cromwell to Supply the place of the ancient Ch: [Church] of St John which he had appropriated to another purpose in the New Fort he had built at Ayr. Though it has nothing about it to vie with the grand Gothic edifices of preceding ages yet it is a fine Venerable structure placed in a fine open retired Situation behind the main street surrounded with the town's burying ground It is constructed in the form of a cross not unlike the old Church of St John the aisle in the N. W. [North West] being a projection from the main body in the middle of the east wall of which the pulpit stands fronting the projecting wing It has accommodation for about 2500
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Ayrs[hire] |
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Site of FRANCISCAN MONASTERY [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South East corner of Plan near the River.
A Monastery of the order of St Francis or Grey Friars was also founded at Ayr by the inhabitants in the year 1472. Not the smallest notice is taken of it however in any of the records of the burgh that can be discerned except in one instance which serves at the same time to determine its situation. In a Community meeting held in 1652 to deliberate on which of two sites should be adopted for the building of a new Church that of the Grey Friars was preferred. Of the Convent and the buildings pertaining to it there is no trace now remaining excepting its well of excellent water behind the wall of the Old Church burying ground close by the river which is still called the Friars Well. - |
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KIRK PORT |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from High Street East to its termination at an arched entrance into the Grave Yard.
A Narrow thoroughfare - it is the princi[pal] entrance to the Old Parish Ch: [Church] from High S[treet] |
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BRANCH OF THE UNION BANK OF SCOTLAND |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 2 Chains W [West] from Old Parish Church in the High Street.
This will be when finished a very hands[ome] building and an ornament to High St[reet] it was founded in December 1854 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 - |
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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 - |
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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 - |
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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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STEAM BOAT INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Harbour Street near the Fort Wall-
A small Public House, accommo[dation] inferior- |
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QUEEN'S HEAD INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Opposite the Site of the Market Cross & on the East side of High Street.
An Old House - not in good rep[air] accommodation - inferior - |
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WELCOME TAVERN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] High Street North of the Winton Buildings.
This is a well Kept house and [has] good accommodation - |
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WALLACE TAVERN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] At the Corner of Hope and Newmarket Streets
This is a well Kept house and [has] good accommodation - |
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VICTORIA INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fularton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Near the Corner of Hope and Newmarket Streets
This is a well Kept house and [has] good accommodation - |
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GEORGE INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately West - and adjoining the Crown Inn
This is a well Kept house and [has] good accommodation |
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BLUE BELL INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Situated between the West end of Kirk Port and the Union Bank
This is a well Kept house and [has] good accommodation |
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BURNS' TAVERN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] East Side of Sandgate Street.
This is a superior house with capital accommodation principally frequented by townspeople. |
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WALLACE STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from East end of River Street to its termination at E. [East] end of Damside.
This Street is principally composed of house belonging to the Working Class - the are chiefly one storey high and thatched. |
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [Wallace Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South end of Wallace Street on the West side -
This is a plain building devoid of ornament with accommodation for about 600 sitters |
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BLACK BULL INN [River Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] East end of River Street and on the North side.
This old established Inn is one of the oldest Hotels in the Town it is not in very good repair |
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GEORGE STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from East end of River Street to its junction with Cross Street at Wallaceton Toll Barr -
This Street Contains some good houses and Shops. the houses are chiefly 2 Storeys high slated and thatched |
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LIMONDS WYND [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from George St to Cross Street -
A narrow thoroughfare the houses in it are small and inhabited by the Working Class. |
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ORIGINAL SECESSION CHURCH [Limonds Wynd; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South end of Limonds Wynd on the West side -
This is a plain building and is capable of Accommodating about 700 sitters |
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FREE CHURCH [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Limonds Wynd on the West side -
A very plain building the foundations of which are stone and upon which the walls (which are of wood & plastered) are Constructed it can accommodate about 600 sitters - |
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ESTABLISHED CHURCH SCHOOL [Cross Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] In Cross Street about 1 Chain East from Limonds Wynd -
A small building used as a School under the auspices of the Established Ch: [Church] average No of Scholars Male and Female about 80 - |
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PHILIP SQUARE [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] North of PLan N. W. [North West] from Wallacetown Grave Yard
A Collection of houses built in a Kind of irregular square chiefly occupied by Weavers. - the houses are one storey high & thatched |
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WALLACETOWN GRAVE YARD |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] At the junction of Cross- & George Street
A spacious Enclosure used by the inhabitants in the vicinity for a Grave Yard - |
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WALLACETOWN TOLL BAR |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] At the junction of Cross- & George Street
A Toll Bar on the Road from Ayr to Tarbolton where tolls are collected - |
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OLD BRIDGE LANE [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] West of Plan and North side of River Ayr -
A small thoroughfare leading from the E [East] End of River Street to extensive Starch Works by the River Ayr - |
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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH [John Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] At the South side of the junction of John, George & River Streets
A small and plain Church devoid of any ornament, number of sitters about 500 |
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TOLL BAR INN [Cross Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] East end of Cross Street on the North side -
A small but neat house lately built so called from its vicinity to the Toll Bar |
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MASONS ARMS INN [Wallace Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South end of Wallace Street and on the East side
A small house - not much frequented has not good accommodation and the neighbourhood is not the most respectable |
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JAMES STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extending South from Centre of George Street to Back & Boghall Rows
This Street which is rather irregular in width is chiefly composed of houses 1 & 2 storeys high slated and thatched & inhabited by the working [Class] |
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CONTENT STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from West end of George Street to N E [North East] of Physicwell Lane -
Some Good houses are in this Street [they] are principally 2 Storeys high, both slated & thatched, it is the principal thoroughfare to the principal entrance of Craigie Park |
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JOHN STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from West end of George Street to N E [North East] of Physicwell Lane -
A wide and long Street, not yet entirely built the house in it are superior to any in the neighbouring Streets, built of stone & sla[ted] |
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ST MARGARET'S CHAPEL (Roman Catholic) |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] East side of John Street and near the junction of Elba Street -
A very handsome building as far as the exterior is Concerned but the interior is very [--] it affords accommodation for about 100[0] it has a Grave Yard attached on the N E [North East] side |
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CHURCH (Quoad Sacra) [John Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] East side of John Street and at the junction of Church Street -
A modern and neat Building belonging to the Establishment & Capable of accommodating about 700 sitters |
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WALLACETOWN ACADEMY |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] At the South East end of John Street
A Superior Academy and well attended average No of Scholars (Male & Female) about 120 This Academy is altogether a private speculation, it was erected by a private individual and is supported by the school fees. |
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PHYSICWELL LANE [Ayr] |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from S. E. [South east] end of Content Street to River Ayr.
A small lane with no houses in it. It derives its name from the fact of a Mineral Well having once stood in its vicinity no trace of which now remains |
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CONTENT FARM |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan about 4 Chains from River Ayr
A Well built Farm House with out houses and an extensive Garden attached - |
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FRIAR'S WELL |
Nil |
W. Bone
John Moore
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] S.W. [South West] corner Sheet 8.
The place called the Friars Well is now a conduit in the Church Yard wall - "Of the convent and the buildings pertaining to it there is no trace now remaining, excepting its well of excellent water behind the wall of the old church burying ground close by the river, which is still called the Friars Well" Stat. Acct. [Statisical Account] 1842.
"The only relic of the Grey Friars convent is the well of the establishment, which issues into the river" Patersons Hist [History] of Ayr |
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ELBA STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
John Moore
W. Bone
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from John Street about 16 Chains in a N E.[North East] direction -
This is a Street principally consisting of houses 1 & 2 Storeys high slated & thatched & whose occupants are those of the Working Class |
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BACK ROW [Ayr] |
Nil |
John Moore
W. Bone
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South West of the South end of James Street
A small Row of Houses 1 and 2 Storeys high slated & thatched and tenanted chiefly by the Working Class |
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BOGHALL ROW [Ayr] |
Nil |
John Moore
W. Bone
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] North East of the South end of James Street.
A small Row of Houses 1 and 2 Storeys high slated & thatched and tenanted chiefly by the Working Class |
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CHURCH STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
John Moore
W. Bone
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from John Street about 6 Chains in a N. E [North East] direction -
This is a Short Street but Contains some Good Houses - the inferior houses North of Content Street are 1 Storey, tenanted by Weavers |
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CRAIGIE PARK |
Nil |
John Moore
W. Bone
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] Situate on the South East of the Town of Ayr & North of the River Ayr
An Extensive and beautiful Park and well wooded with an avenue leading to Craigie House. the Seat of James Campbell Esq |
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BLACKHOUSE |
Nil |
John Moore
W. Bone
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] N. E [North East] of Plan on the Road to Mauchline
This is a Superior mansion, surrounded with woods and has extensive outhouses & Gardens attached - the property of Mr Gordon |
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Supposed Site of DOMINICAN MONASTERY [Ayr] |
Nil |
John Moore
W. Bone
Robert Gray |
033 |
[Situation] South West Corner of Plan (See Column of Remarks)
A Monastery of Dominican or black or preaching friars as they were variously Called was founded by the Bishop of St Andrews in the year 1230 & a charter Granted in its favor by Alexander ll dated at Forfar in 1242. This Charter was Confirmed by Robert Bruce at Girvan in the 23rd year of his reign This monastery was the first of the Dominican order that was Established in Scotland & its revenues became Considerable both by original Endowment and subsequent donations. ++ At the Reformation the whole of what belonged to the monastery was bestowed on the burgh of Ayr by a Charter of Queen Mary's +++ The Building belonging to it were extensive but it is somewhat surprising that not only no vestige of them remain but that it is impossible to ascertain the precise situation on which they stood. In all probability they were placed somewhere about the head of what is now Called Mill Street extending from Wallace Tower down towards the River
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire |
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BATH PLACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from the North side of Wellington Square towards the Shore.
This Street which is a prolongation of the [North]side of Wellington Square is Comparatively a modern one and not yet built the houses that are in it are Suburban Villas of a Superior description with Gardens attached - |
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COUNTY BUILDINGS [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] West Side of Wellington Square.
These are situated on the West side of Wellington Square and were erected by Mr Wallace about [20] years ago. They were formed after the model of an ancient temple dedicated to Isis at Rome and cost the County an expense of upwards of £30,000 which was raised by an assessment under the Authority of an Act of Parliament The look of the structure in front is rather [heavy] from its massiveness and not very imposing it is certainly not nearly so ornamental to [the] town as a building Costing so large a sum might have been made to appear. It occupies a very advantageous situation There are [only] 2 Storeys with an entrance in front with large circular columns formed out of immense blocks of stone brought from Arran having Capital Architrave and Entablature Corresponding covering a spacious portico with a broad flight of steps leading [to] it from the area in front. From this [there] is an entrance into a very handsome lobby lighted from the top by a magnificent [dome] rising to considerable height above the whole building and forming the most ornamental part of its exterior. The interior workmanship from the bottom [to] the top of the dome is rich in architectural decorations to a very great degree and has been executed with great skill & at a very Considerable expense - From the Centre of the lobby there rises a Circular double staircase of broad and easy ascent leading to apartments above. -
The
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COUNTY BUILDINGS (Continued) |
Nil |
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The lower part of the buildings is laid out in offices for Gentlemen officially belonging to the law Courts of the County and Burgh on each side of a long passage running lengthways from one end to the other - It is rather ill lighted & even the offices particularly to the back though Convenient enough otherwise are liable to the same objection - The upper storey Consist chiefly of two large halls with ante rooms for the judges and Gentlemen of the Court and retiring rooms for the jury and the witnesses. One of the halls forms the Justiciary Court Room and can hold upwards of 600 people above the judges bench the Royal Arms of Britain are finely executed in stained Glass which have a fine effect At the East end is the County Hall which was intended originally for a Jury Court Room but as these two Courts never have occasion to hold their sittings at the same time it has not been fitted up for this purpose - It is a large and splendid apartment very richly furnished but unless for being occasionally Converted into a banqueting or ball-room it is nearly superfluous to the County for any public use. It contains a portrait of Lord Eglinton in the uniform of the Royal Highland Regiment of which he was Colonel representing the regiment as pursuing a tribe of Indian savages in the woods of America during the American War. It contains another portrait of Mr Hamilton of Sundrum late Convenor of Ayrshire - Stat [Statistical] Account of Ayrshire
The County Buildings contain also the Gaol in which is included Males' and Females' Wards, Debtors Prison Reception Cells - Governor's House, Lodge & Cooking and Washing Houses there is neither Hospital nor dead house |
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WELLINGTON SQUARE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] At the West end of the Town
Wellington Square which usually attracts the attention of Strangers is of modern formation. The houses in many instances are occupied by the proprietors and where otherwise, rents range from £40 - £70 -
Ayrshire Directory 1851
The square already named on the West end whether we Consider the neatness of the houses or the finess of the situation with its [--] sea view can hardly be surpassed in any [other] provincial town in Scotland, - |
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FULLARTON STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from South end of Fort Street to its junction with Barns & Carrick Streets
This Street has very Superior houses in it but it is not entirely built. |
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TRINITY CHAPEL (Episcopal) [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North side of Fullarton Street
An extremely neat and handsome b[uilding] in Gothic Style having a Bell tower on the South Side next the Street - it is dedicated to the "Holy Trinity" & Capable of Accomm[odating] about 400, built by subscription in the year 18[--] |
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RAGGED SCHOOL [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] West side of Carrick Street & adjacent to the Episcopal Ch [Church]
A plain building of two storeys it has [--] 40 scholars who sleep & board in the build[ing] and the total No of scholars. male & fema[le] was about 150 it is supported by Voluntary C[onscription] |
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CARRICK STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Leading from the junction of Fullarton & Barns Streets in a N.E [North East] direction into High Street
A Narrow Street - it has some g[ood] houses in it and there is a Considera[ble] thoroughfare always through it from t[he] West end of the town to the High Street |
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WHIP INN [Carrick Street; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] In High Street at the South Corner of Carrick Street -
A rather inferior house with but se[cond] rate accommodation it is however in [a] good situation for business - |
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WALLACE TOWER |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] At the junction of Mill Street with High Street.
This Gothic building in High Street seen from a considerable distance from the summit of which a fine view is obtained was finished in 1832. It was designed by Mr Hamilton & cost about £1400 - It stands on the site of an old tower taken down in 1830 of which the public records bear no account but which has always been associated with the name of Sir William Wallace - A statue of the renowned Chief cut by Thom the famed sculptor of Tam o' Shanter and Souter Johnny occupies a niche in front of the new edifice - the cost of the statue was £126 - Ayrshire Directory 1851
The Wallace Tower has been built on the East side of the High Street on the site of an old building of the same name of many years standing which was taken down to make room for it - It appears to give great satisfaction to the inhabitants of the East end of the town as by its means they enjoy the benefit of a town's Clock and a bell for announcing public Worship - The tower is a handsome building and is also very ornamental to Ayr particularly as seen from a distance, its height being about 115 feet. There is a statue of Wallace in front of the tower.-
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire |
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Site of WALLACE TOWER |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] At the junction of Mill Street with High Street.
This Gothic building in High Street seen from a considerable distance from the summit of which a fine view is obtained was finished in 1832. It was designed by Mr Hamilton & cost about £1400 - It stands on the site of an old tower taken down in 1830 of which the public records bear no account but which has always been associated with the name of Sir William Wallace - A statue of the renowned Chief cut by Thom the famed sculptor of Tam o' Shanter and Souter Johnny occupies a niche in front of the new edifice - the cost of the statue was £126 - Ayrshire Directory 1851
The Wallace Tower has been built on the East side of the High Street on the site of an old building of the same name of many years standing which was taken down to make room for it - It appears to give great satisfaction to the inhabitants of the East end of the town as by its means they enjoy the benefit of a town's Clock and a bell for announcing public Worship - The tower is a handsome building and is also very ornamental to Ayr particularly as seen from a distance, its height being about 115 feet. There is a statue of Wallace in front of the tower.-
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire |
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WALLACE TOWER INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Millar Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately North of Wallace Tower.
This place of Entertainment is not a very superior house although the situation is Central in the town - so called from its vicinity to the Wallace Tower - |
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BLACK BULL INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] NE [North east] Corner of Plan & about 2 Chains W. [West] from Mill St in High Street.
An inferior house with rather indiffe[rent] accommodation |
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WHEAT SHEAF INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] N.E [North East] Corner of Plan in High Street opposite the Turf Inn.
An inferior house with rather indifferent accommodation |
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TURF INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] NE [North East] Corner of Plan in High Street opposite the Wheatsheaf Inn.
An inferior house with rather indifferent accommodation |
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TAM 0' SHANTER TAVERN [kyr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 1 Chain South of the Turf Inn in High Street.
An inferior house with rather indifferent accommodation |
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SUN INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 1 Chain South of the Wheat Sheaf Inn in High Street.
An inferior house with rather indifferent accommodation |
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KYLE AND CARRICK HOTEL [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Nearly opposite the junction of Alloway Street and Kyle Street.
This is a respectable house and one of long standing - it has good accommodation with extensive stabling attached |
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ALLOWAY PLACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from the West end of Barns Street to Alloway Toll Bar.
This is the most modern and at the time the most beautiful locality in the [town] the houses which are chiefly on the w[est] are very handsome, 3 Stories high built and ornamented with pillars in front [there] are Gardens attached to them, some of t[hem] have Conservatories for exotics. - |
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BARNS TERRACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] On the East side of and running parallel with Alloway Place.
This is also quite a modern Row of ho[uses] built in a superior style with garde[ns] attached. - |
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BARNS HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately East of Barns Terrace -
A superior and well built mansion w[ith] extensive Gardens and Ornamental Gr[ounds] attached, it is in a beautiful retired situation - |
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BARNS STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extendiing from North end of Alloway Place to its junction with Fullarton and Carrick Streets with Dalblair Road.
This Street Consists of Superior houses 2 and 3 Stories high, well built of stone & slated it is not quite built on the South side - |
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DALBLAIR ROAD [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from East end of Barns Street to the South end of Alloway Street.
This is a much frequented thoroughfare and has only lately had houses erected along its Course - there are houses in Course of erection in it at present. |
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DALBLAIR HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] East of Plan near Alloway Street facing towards Dalblair Road.
This Mansion which is amongst the most superior in the vicinity of Ayr is an elegantly built house with Gardens Ornamental Ground Green Houses & suitable Outhouses attached and although situated so near the Town it is quite retired, having a high Stone Wall built round the house & Grounds |
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ALLOWAY STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extending from South end of High Street to Killoch Place.
This Street which is properly a prolongation of High Street is a Considerable thoroughfare and the houses in it are new, and are of a Superior description - |
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AYRSHIRE AND GALLOWAY INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North end of Killoch Place.
An old Established and respectable House furnishing good accommodation |
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KILLOCH PLACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South East of Plan extending from the South end of Alloway St.
A handsome Row of Modern houses built (in the Cottage Style) of stone and slated |
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MILLER PLACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Alloway Toll Bar in a Easterly direction to Killoch Place.
This name has been given to a new St[reet] which has been made lately but no hou[ses] have as yet been erected on it |
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LOW GREEN |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] On the West side of the Plan along the Shore.
This is an extensive tract of Com[mon] Land, surrounded by a Wall - it [belongs] to the Corporation of the town of Ayr inhabitants of which make use of i[t] as a Cricket Ground &c |
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FAIRFIELD LODGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan & about 6 Chains South from Alloway Toll Bar.
This is a handsome villa and has [a] beautiful Garden Ornamental Ground etc attached. the property of Mrs Murdoch the res[ident] |
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FRANKVILLE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately South West of Fairfield Lodge.
This Villa which is situated a Consid[erable] distance from the road is also a very f[ine] one and has an extensive Garden Orn[amental] Grounds Lawn Green Houses & Outhouses attached. The residence of T. M. Gemmell Esq |
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ALLOWAY TOLL BAR |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] A t the South end of Alloway Place.
A Toll Bar where dues are Collected the Road leading into the town from the So[uth] |
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MORAVIAN CHAPEL [Mill St.; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] N.W. Corner of Plan West side of Mill Street
The Moravians were introduced into Ayr by John Caldwell an Irishman of that persuasion who Came to Ayrshire in the year 1765 and preached to large Auditories - The Church was formed in 1778 and the present place for public service was built about 2 years after, a neat Church in Mill Street to which a Grave Yard is attached -
Auld Ayr 1832
It is a very plain building and entirely devoid of Ornament & accommodation for about 100 Sitters - |
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MILL STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from High Street for a short distance & then runs parallel to the River
This Street extends from the High Street 6 Chains in a N.E. [North East] direction and then turns S.E. [South East] for about 16 Chains, it is an old and irregularly built Street with a few well built houses but the majority are thatched and one Storey high |
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Site of the BARNS OF AYR |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Supposed to have been Situated between Mill and Kyle Streets and near the Old Quarry
A circumstance happened in the neighbourhood of Ayr which tradition has been scrupously faithful in handing down as a Circumstance worthy of note. It is alleged that the English Governor of Ayr had invited the Greater part of the Scottish nobility & Gentry in the western parts to meet him at some large buildings called the Barns of Ayr for the purpose of friendly Conference upon the affairs of the nation - But the English Earl entertained the treacherous purpose of putting the Scottish Gentlemen to death - and as they entered 2 by 2 the English Soldiers with a noose strangled them. + + Indignant at this instance of Cruelty the brave Sir William Wallace instantly set forwards towards the scene of barbarity accompanied by
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by a few Chosen Confederates and being joined by some of the retainers of the murdered Gentlemen about midnight surrounded the Barns where the English Soldiers were cantoned who indulging a fancied security had after a deep Carousal betaken themselves to rest. Wallace learning that they kept no Guard or Watch, sent a party of men with ropes, made all the doors fast on the outside & procured a quantity of pitch. Wallace after placing his men so as to prevent the escape of any of the English, set fire to the thatch being covered with pitch and the Barns of Ayr being themselves made of wood, the flames spread to every part of the building with unrelenting fury while the screaming wretches within were received in attempting to escape - on the points of the Scottish swords and either killed or forced back into the devouring element. It is said that 500 perished in this awfully cruel manner. The severity of the retaliation can only be palliated by the nature of the war the parties were engaged in and the desperation to which the cruelty of the invaders had goaded on the wretched inhabitants.
Auld Ayr - 1832 |
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KYLE STREET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] West of Plan extends from the junction of Alloway Street & High Street.
This Street Consists of houses for the most part of one Storey high & thatched but near its junction with the High Street there are some Good Houses, slated & 2 and 3 Stories high. |
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BUCK'S HEAD INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] At the junction of Kyle and Alloway Streets.
This is a newly built house and has good accommodation, it is well situated for business |
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SMITH'S INSTITUTION (Endowed Free School) |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Near the South end of Kyle Street.
This is another of the very useful charitable establishments of the town. The following is shortly its history. About 43 years ago a school was instituted for the education of poor children according to the system of Bell and Lancaster & a list of annual Contributors was obtained for its support, a teacher was accordingly appointed & the seminary throve as well as could be expected This however was superseded a few years ago by the legacy of a Captain Smith of this place who after leaving certain legacies devoted the residue of a small fortune which he had acquired as a mariner to the humane purpose of benefitting the poor of Ayr by affording them the means of education to their children As the provisions of his will to this effect embraced nearly the objects which the subscribers had in view by the Lancastrian School the proceeds of the bequest amounting to about £2000 were dedicated to the support of said school under the new name viz. Smith Institution & the former subscriptions were discontinued. The Magistrates & Ministers are appointed trustees & they meet once a quarter to inspect the school and transact any business that may occur connected with it. The number of those Constantly attending the seminary amounts to from 150 to 200 and of those who receive instruction in it in the Course of the year to about 250, such as are unable to pay are admitted Gratis the rest pay at the rate of a penny a week -
Stat Acct [Statistical Account] of Ayrshire 1842
The Building is a very suitable one and has accommodation for the teacher it is erected in the Grecian Style, plain & devoid of Ornament - |
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CATTLE MARKET [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Near the South end of Kyle Street.
This is a large enclosure used for Keeping Cattle in when fairs are held in the town, there are several compartments partitioned off for the purposes of separating different lots of Cattle - |
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CATTLE MARKET INN [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South of Cattle Market.
This house is considered a good one [for] accommodation and is much frequen[ted] in time of fairs - |
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MANSE [parish; Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan about 6 Chains South of the Town head Toll Bar.
This a Comformtable and well built m[anse] and has a Garden & Ornamental Ground there are a few acres as Glebe land attached |
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TOWN HEAD TOLL BAR [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 7 chains east of the Cattle Market.
A Toll Bar where dues are Collected on the road from Ayr to Dalmellington - |
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FEVER HOSPITAL [Ayr] |
Nil |
HUgh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] At the South end of Mill Street on the West side.
This is a handsome modern building although Called the fever hospital it is supported by Voluntary Contributions - erected 1844 and affords accommodation to about 40 patients |
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POOR'S HOUSE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] At the South end of Mill Street on the east side.
This Establishment was built in 1756 for the reception of decayed burgesses & others (Male and Female) who may have been unfortunate in business or otherwise incapable of providing for themselves. The funds for its support consist of a capital of £1550 acquired from donating the interest whereof, contributions from the Kirk, Merchants & Seamans Society & assessments on inhabitants of the town. In few places are the poor better provided for and hence strangers who feel the approach of poverty too often endeavour to fix their domicile here - Auld Ayr 1832
It is an extensive but heavy looking stone Building - very plain but suitable for its purpose |
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AYR MILLS (Corn) |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Plan & Close to the River
These are extensive Mills and have been in existence prior to 1800, they are not in a good state of repair immediately north of it is a Dye Work |
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CONTENT HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North of Plan and east side of River Ayr -
This is a handsome residence with suitable Outhouses, Gardens & Ornamental Grounds attached, the residence of Capt. [Captain] Calvert, Ayrshire Yeomanry Cavalry |
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DAM COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Plan and east side of River Ayr.
This is an old and peculiarly built Cottage having a thatched portico on 3 sides, supported by Wooden pillars it was formerly used as a poorhouse for the Parish of St Quivox - |
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ST QUIVOX |
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[Situation] On the North Side of the River Ayr Sheet 7 & 8.
"The name of the Parish is now generally written St Quivox, but sometimes St Evox, at an earlier period it appears to have been written St Kevoch" +++
"The parish is about 5 miles in length and 3 in breadth and contains about 5000 Acres. It is bounded on the south by the River Ayr, and on the east, north and west, by the parishes of Tarbolton, Monkton and Newton"
Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] 1842
It has no detached portions within the boundaries of any other parish and there are no detached portions of other parishes within its limits |
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SAVOY COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North of Plan.
A well built residence with outhouses a[nd] Garden & Ornamental Ground attached The property of W Rose Esq residence James |
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WHEATFIELD |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 6 chains South of Savoy Cottage.
A Dwelling House with Gardens & Outhou[ses] attached in excellent repair - the property and residence of Adam McHutcheon Esq |
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BLACKBURN HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 4 chains South of Wheatfield.
A Beautiful and Modern Villa with tastefully laid out Gardens and an extensive plot of Ornamental Ground attached, the property of Mrs Campbell - |
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BLACKBURN FARM |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 7 chains West of Blackburn Cottage.
Consists of 3 small houses in a bad sta[te] of repair one Storey high - proprietor J Watson |
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BLACKBURN COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 2½ chains South of Blackburn House.
A new and elegantly built villa having extensive Gardens & Conservatories in rear and Ornamental Ground in front, it has outhouses J. Watson Esq. Proprietor & Occupier - |
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BLACKBURN PLACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately South of Blackburn Cottage.
A handsome dwelling House in Good repair [It] has an extensive Garden in rear & ornamental plot in front of the house, property of Andrew Williamson Esq. - |
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BLAIR LODGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately South of Blackburn Place.
A Well built residence having a good gar[den] in rear and Ornamental Ground in front the property and residence of M Hunter Esq. |
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BLACKBURN VILLA |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately South of Blair Lodge.
A Small tho[ugh] handsomely built Villa it [has] a plot of ornamental Ground in front an[d] fine Garden with Green Houses in rear. |
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BLACK BURN |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
W Bone
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South West Corner of Plan -
A small Stream so called which after [a] Short Course falls into the sea at the South Corner of Plan, it collects from Surface Water and [is] so called from the darkness of its colour. - |
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MIDSANDS HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Opposite Wheatfield.
A neat dwelling House with Ornamental Grounds attached the property of M. Corran Esq occupier Edward Alexander Esq |
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MIDSANDS COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Opposite Wheatfield.
A Small but elegant residence with ornamental space in front and a large Garden in rear of the House. Proprietor & Occupier M Corran Esq. |
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SMITH'S VILLA |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Opposite Wheatfield.
A neat and Well built dwelling House in excellent repair having a Garden & Ornamental Ground in front of the House. The Residence of M Smith Esq the proprietor - |
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SOUTH LODGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Plan 4 Chains South from Midsands Cottage.
A very handsome and well built dwelling House having extensive Gardens in rear & Ornamental Ground in front of the house. There is an avenue from the road to the house planted with trees, there is also a Small plantation in front of the House, property of Mr Cunningham of Edinburgh Occupier Mr McKie |
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EATON VILLA |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Opposite Blair Lodge.
A handsome dwelling having a small park and Garden in rear and a plot of ornamental Ground in front. The property of W Tennant Esq. - |
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SOUTH PARK |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Opposite South Park.
A Beautifully situated dwelling House with Gardens and Outhouses attached. - Occupier Captain Jackson Staff Officer Local Companies Ayr |
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ROSE VILLA |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan.
A Commodious and Well built Villa having a Garden on the North and a small plot of Ornamental Ground on the South side - Mr Paterson Proprietor |
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VICTORIA PARK |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] South of Plan.
A Commodious and Well built Villa having a Garden on the North and a small plot of Ornamental Ground on the South side - Mr Paterson Proprietor |
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HORSEMARKET TOLL BAR |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] N.E. [North East] Corner of Plan.
A Toll Bar for Collecting dues on the Road from Ayr to Maybole & Girvan |
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KILLOCH COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately South of Horsemarket Toll Bar.
A small house with Garden attached. The house is one storey high and is not in Good repair, it is the property of Miss McKnight of Bellvue. - |
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BELLVUE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 8 Chains S.W. [South West] from Killoch Cottage.
An elegant and Commodious Dwelling Ho[use] having outhouses & Gardens attached Resid[ence] and Property of Miss McKnight. - |
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SPRINGVALE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 4 Chains S.E. [South East] from Bellvue.
A handsome dwelling house having a Gard[en] in rear & ornamental Ground in front residen[ce] and property of William Pollock Esq. - |
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SOUTH COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 4 Chains South from Springvale.
A Neat and plain built house of one Storey with attics, standing in a triangular piece of ornam[ental] Ground proprietor W. Aiken Esq: - |
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SOUTH PLACE [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Immediately South West and adjoining South Cottage.
This name is applicable to 4 Small Houses with Good Gardens in rear and Ornamental pl[ots] in front - |
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FAIRVIEW COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 4½ Chains S.W. [South West] of South Place.
A small but neat house of one Storey high in Good repair having a Garden South of it the property of J. Watt Esq: |
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GREENFIELD COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 2 Chains South of Fairview Cottage.
A well built house of one Storey slated & has a good Garden in rear of the houses res[idence] and property of Mr Wright - |
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BROWNHILL COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDermont |
033 |
[Situation] 5 Chain South of Greenfield Cottage.
A small tho [though] neat Dwelling House and having Outhouses & Garden in rear, and a small plantation in front. The residence and property of Mrs Anne Smith - |
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RACE-COURSE ROAD [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Runs diagonally thro [through] the Plan from North to South. Commencing from Alloway Toll Bar Sheet 10.
The Race-Course Road as its name implies is the principal road to Ayr Racecourse which lies a few chains beyond the South margin of Plan There are several Villas along its Course |
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BROOMFIELD |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Opposite Greenfield Cottage -
A large handsome and well built Dwelling House with outhouses Garden & Ornamental Ground attached the property of W. Tennant Esq: - |
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MILLERFIELD COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 1½ Chains East of Broomfield -
A Well built tho [though] Small dwelling House 2 Stories having with a Garden and ornamental plot attached. the property of Rev. [Reverend] T. Montgomery |
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CARRICK HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 6 Chains East of Wheatfield Cottage
This formerly Consisted of 2 Separate houses but they have lately been thrown into one. there is a fine Garden & Ornamental plot attached. Residence & Property of J Brown Esq. |
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GREENBANK COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] 3 Chains South from Broomfield
A Compact and well built dwelling House it has a fine Garden on the East side and a small Ornamental plot on the West. The property of Andrew Montgomery Esq |
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MIDTON COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 1 Chain South from Greenbank Cottage
An elegant and modern dwelling Ho. [House] it has an excellent Garden attached and is the property of Hugh Miller Esq. Provost of Ayr |
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BROOMFIELD HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 2 Chains East from Midton Cottage
A handsome large & Well built dwelling House the gardens attached are tastefully laid out. a small ornamental plot of Ground extends to the road in front of the House. The property of Miss Hunter. - |
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MIDTON ROAD [Ayr] |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Extends from Horse Market Toll Bar diagonally through the plan & terminates at the Race Course
This Road forms the principal avenue or entrance to the several Villas along its Course. it is not a much frequented thoroughfare - |
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BELAIR |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J. J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North of the Plan
A substantial dwellinghouse two storeys in height with garden and ornamental ground attached. The property of John Dick Esqr |
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WATERLOO COTTAGE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North West of Plan.
A Small but neat Dwelling House one Storey high with attics having a fine garden to the South. Residence and property of Andrew Austin Esq: - |
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BOURTREE PARK |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 4 Chains South of Waterloo Cottage.
A Plain but well built dwelling hou[se] in a beautiful situation having outhouses and an extensive Garden & Ornamental Ground attached the property & residence of G. Gemmell Esq. late Provost of Ayr. |
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PARK HOUSE |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 7 Chains S.W. [South West] of Bourtree Park.
A Well built Farm-House having suitable Outhouses attached the property of J Ballantyne Esq. of Castle Hill - |
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LITTLE MOSS NURSERY |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] North of Plan.
This Nursery was laid out by the present occup[ier] about 25 years ago it has been considerably enl[arged] since that date and now Comprises from 35 to [--] acres of Ground. It is well stocked with all [--] of plants Exotic as well as those Indigenous to t[he] Country. The taste & horticultural skill of the occupier is well displayed in in the several divisions, well finished Walks and the arrangement of the Conservatories. there are about 30 persons Employed daily on these premises proprietor J Ballantyne Esq. Castle Hill |
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LITTLE MOSS |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] Centre of Plan and South of Little Moss Nursery.
This is a dwelling house 2 Stories high with outhouses attached it is the residence of Mr T. Imrie of the firm of Imrie & Son, Nurserymen - property of J Ballantyne Esq. of Castle Hill - |
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FOREHILL |
Nil |
Hugh Miller
Alexander Fullarton
J.J. McDerment |
033 |
[Situation] About 10 Chains S.E. [South east] of Little Moss.
This is a well built farmhouse with out hou[ses] and garden attached. There is a thrashing machine also attached. the property of J Ballantyne Esq. of Castle Hill - |
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ORTHOGRAPHY SHEETS
of the
5 FEET PLANS
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Index
Names -- Page
A
Academy -- 19
Academy Street -- 20
Alison Street -- 9
Alloway Place -- 36
Alloway Street -- 37
Alloway Toll Bar -- 38
Assembly Rooms (Ayr) -- 22
Assembly Rooms (Newton) -- 11
Ayr -- 13
Ayr Castle -- 17
Ayr Foundry -- 8
Ayr Mills -- 43
Ayrshire and Galloway Inn -- 37
Ayr Arms Inn -- 18
B
Back Row -- 31
Bank of Scotland -- 24
Barns House -- 36
Barns of Ayr -- 39 & 40
Barns Street -- 37
Barns Terrace -- 36
Bath Place -- 32
Bellesley Hill -- 4
Bellvue -- 46
Black Bull Inn (Ayr) -- 36
Black Bull Inn (Newton) -- 29
Black Burn -- 44
Blackburn Cottage -- 44
Blackburn Farm -- 44
Blackburn House -- 44
Blackburn Place -- 44
Blackburn Villa -- 44
Blackhouse -- 31
Belair -- 47
B
Blair Lodge -- 44
Blue Bell Inn -- 28
Boat Vennal -- 20
Boghall Row -- 31
Bourtree Park -- 48
Breakwater -- 5
Bridge Street -- 25
Broomfield -- 47
Broomfield House -- 47
Brownhill Cottage -- 46
Bruce's Land -- 4
Bucks Head Inn -- 41
Burnside (Sheet 2) -- 3
Burnside (Sheet 5) -- 10
Burnside Cottage -- 4
Butter Market -- 25
Burns' Tavern -- 28
C
Carrick House -- 47
Carrick Street -- 34
Cassillis Street -- 14
Cathcart Street -- 20
Cattle Market -- 42
Cattle Market Inn -- 42
Chapel of Ease (Established) -- 30
Charlotte Street -- 14
Church (Free) -- 11
Church (Free) -- 20
Church (Free) -- 29
Church (Original Secession) -- 29
Church (Reformed Presbyterian) -- 29
Church (United Presbyterian) Sheet 7 -- 20
Church (United Presbyterian) Sheet 8 -- 29
Custom House -- 17
C
Church Street -- 31
City of Glasgow Bank -- 24
Clunes Vennal -- 8
Clydesdale Bank -- 25
Commercial Hotel -- 20
Content Farm -- 30
Content House -- 43
Content Street -- 30
Corn Exchange -- 25
Cornhill -- 4
County Buildings -- 32. 33
Craigie Park -- 31
Cross Street -- 12
Crown Inn -- 27
D
Dalblair House -- 37
Dalblair Road -- 37
Dam Cottage -- 43
Damside -- 9
Darlington Road -- 11
Dominican Monastery -- 31
E
Eaton Villa -- 45
Elba Street -- 31
F
Fairhill Lodge -- 38
Fairview Cottage -- 46
Falkland House -- 3
Fever Hospital -- 42
Firth of Clyde -- 1
Fish and Vegetable Market -- 25
Fish Cross -- 27
Friar's Well -- 30
F
Forehill -- 48
Fort Brewery -- 14
Fort Street -- 20
Fort Wall -- 17
Franciscan Monastery -- 26
Frankville -- 38
Fullarton Street -- 34
G
Gas Works -- 7.9.12
Garden Street -- 12
George Inn -- 28
George Street -- 29
Glasgow & South Western Railway -- 3
Green Street -- 7
Green-street Lane -- 7
Greenbank Cottage -- 41
Greenfield Cottage -- 46
H
Hawkhill -- 10
Half Mile Burn -- 3
Harbour Street -- 12
Hawkhill Bridge -- 10
High Street -- 21
Holy Trinity (Scottish Episcopal Church) -- 34
Horsemarket Toll Bar -- 46
Hope Street -- 25
Halls Vennal -- 8
I
Independent Chapel -- 12
Infant School -- 14
Infantry Barracks -- 14
J
James Street -- 30
John Street -- 30 |
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Names -- Page
K
Killoch Cottage -- 46
Killoch Place -- 37
Kings Arms Inn -- 25
Kirk Port -- 26
Kyle and Carrick Hotel -- 36
Kyle Street -- 41
L
Little Moss -- 48
Little Moss Nursery -- 48
Low Green -- 38
Lymond Wynd -- 29
M
Main Street -- 11
Manse (Established Ch [Church] Ayr) -- 42
Manse (Established Ch [Church] Newton) -- [Blank]
Maet Cross -- 24
Masons Arms Inn -- 30
Mews Lane -- 14
Midsands Cottage -- 45
Midsands House -- 45
Midton Cottage -- 47
Mill Street -- 39
Millers' Foundry -- 2
Miller Place -- 38
Millerfield Cottage -- 47
Moat -- 17
Moat Wall -- 17
Moravian Church -- 39
Manse (Free Church) -- 4
Midton Road -- 47
N
Naphta Works -- 14
Newton upon Ayr -- 1
N
Newton Academy -- 8
Newton Grave Yard -- 7
Newton Lodge -- 7
Newton Castle -- 12
New Road -- 9
New Bridge -- 21
New Bridge Street -- 24
New Church -- 20
Newmarket Street -- 25
North Harbour Street -- 11
North Pier -- 5
O
Old Bridge --21
Old Bridge Lane -- 29
Old Parish Church -- 26
P
Parish Church -- 11
Park House -- 48
Peebles Street -- 8
Philip Square -- 29
Physicwell Lane -- 30
Police Station -- 22
Poors House -- 42
Powder Magazine -- 17
Prince of Wales Tavern -- 27
Post Office -- 24
Pilot House -- 10
Q
Queens Head inn -- 28
Queens Terrace -- 14
R
Robert Burns Tavern -- 19
Ragged School -- 34
Race-Course Road -- 46
R
Railway Tavern -- 11
Railway Terminus -- 11
River Ayr -- 23
River Street -- 12
Rose Villa -- 45
S
Sallyport -- 17
Saltfield Lane -- 8
Salt Pans -- 2
Sandgate Street -- 24
Savoy Cottage -- 44
School (Established Church) -- 11
School (Established Church) -- 29
School (Free Church) -- 9
School (Free Church) -- 11
Smith's Institution -- 41
Smiths Villa -- 45
South Cottage -- 46
South Park -- 45
South Pier -- 6
Springvale -- 46
St John the Baptist Church -- 18
St John Street -- 24
St Margarets Roman Catholic Ch [Church] -- 30
St Nicholas Rock -- 6
St Quivox -- 43
Star Hotel -- 27
Steam Boat Inn -- 28
South Lodge -- 45
South Place -- 46
Sun Inn -- 36
T
Tam o' Shanter Tavern -- 36
Taylor Street -- 8
Theatre Royal -- 14
The Fort -- 15 & 16
Tolbooth -- 27
Toll Bar Inn -- 30
Town Head Toll Bar -- 42
Turf Inn -- 36
U
Union Tavern -- 27
Union Bank -- 26
V
Viewfield -- 10
Victoria Inn -- 28
Victoria Park -- 45
Vulcan Foundry -- 8
Vulcan Tavern -- 27
W
Waggon Road -- 7
Wallace Street -- 29
Wallace Tower -- 35
Wallace Tower Inn -- 35
Wallace Tavern -- 28
Wallacetown Academy -- 30
Wallacetown Grave Yard --29
Wallacetown Toll Bar -- 29
Waterloo Cottage -- 48
Wellington Square -- 34
Welcome Tavern -- 28
Western Bank -- 20
West Sanquhar -- 4
Weavers Street -- 9
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel -- 14
Wheat Sheaf Inn -- 36
Wheatfield -- 44
Whip Inn -- 34
Winton Buildings -- 25
Y
York Street -- 7
York Street Lane -- 7 |
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