OS1/3/20/207
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of BATTLE between the Royalistsa and Covenanters [Pencote] | A Battle fought here between the Royalists and the Covenanters | Captain Blair of Blair | 012 | Captain Blair who marked the site on Trace, states that in the year 1666, or 1668, a battle was fought here between the Parliamentarian army under Claverhouse, and the Covenanters. For some days previous to the engagement the Covenanters lay concealed in a place called 'Cleeves Cove' and afterwards marched in a Northerly direction, when, near to a place called 'Pencote' they were met by an opposing Army, both armies fought, but the result of the engagement is not known. A few relics have been found here, such as a pistol, and one or two other things of trifling importance, Captain Blair stated that he had in his possession some time ago a written document, referring to this action, though |
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[Page] 207Sheet 12.1 Trace 5 -- Ph. [Parish] of Dalry -- Co. [County] Ayr
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JW Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
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