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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
KERSLAND (Remains of) Kersland (Remains of)
Kersland (Remains of)
Kersland (Remains of)
Robert Motherspoon occupier
Edmond Kidd Dalry
Robert Fulton Coalheughglen
007 To the west of the dwelling house of 'East Kersland' is a part of what was formerly the manor house of Kersland. The walls are of considerable thickness being nearly 4 feet, and arched. They now form part of the offices attached to the dwelling house of East Kersland.
Over the door of the dwelling house is a stone bearing the Arms of the Ker family "Daniel Ker Kersland 1604" This stone was removed from the old building.

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In 1749 thee Mains of Kersland being divided
into two farms, the Easter and Wester, were feued
by Lawrence Scot of Bavelor, with consent
of his Curators; the former to Robert Ker, the latter
to James Kirkwood. On the Easter Mains stood
the ancient Mansion house of Kersland, which
was almost entirely pulled down by the feuar,
Part of the lower story, which is arched, and
very strong, is still entire, and forms the dairy
and stables.
Patersons Hist [History] of Ayr

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