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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUCHANS | Old Auchans | Mr Gardner Factor Mr James Wright Kilnford James Dean occupier |
022 | This old building is the Castellated Style of Architecture, appearingly going to decay it is the property of the Earl of Eglinton and at present is occupied by James Dean and other Servants of the proprietor. |
| BEECH WOOD | Beech Wood | James Dean William Barbour Forrester |
022 | This wood So Called extends Westward from Old Auchans the North side of which is very Steep. Earl of Eglinton Propr. [Proprietor] |
| OLD BANK | Old Bank | James Dean William Barbour Forrester |
022 | This Wood named as Supplied extending Eastward from Old Auchans to near Dundonald Castle its Side is precipitous and to view it from the North Side presents a bold appearance |
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County of AyrNo. 21
Parish of Dundonald
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'Auchan - A species of pear'
Jamieson
"In a grand Curvature of this bank, and on a gentle eminence Stands the
house of Auchans, for a long period the residence of the Wallaces of Dundonald
about 1640 this estate came into the possession of Sir William Cochrane
of Loudon, Knight; who was afterwards created Earl of Dundonald, Since the
beginning of this century the estate has been the property of the Earl of Eglinton.
Old Stat Acct. [Statistical Account]
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