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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAS WORKS [Girvan] Gasometer | Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works Gas Works |
John MacLimont, Writer William Corser, Minister George K. Young Esqr. Glendonne Mr. M. Morran, Majistrate |
055 | Gas works constructed in the Year 1841 by a Company of the principal Shop-Keepers of Girvan - on the Glendoune Estate & Property of G. K. Young Esqr. Glendoune.- |
| DOUNE KNOLL | Doune Knoll Doune Knoll Doune Knoll |
John MacLimont William Corser George K. Young - |
055 | A Small round Knoll on which is a Trigl. [Trigonometrical] Station and the remains of one of those old forts or Camps - Property of G. K. Young Esqr. Glendoune - |
| CAMP (Remains of) [Girvan] | Doune Camp Doune Camp Doune Camp |
John MacLimont William Corser George K. Young |
055 | The remains of one of those old Camps or Forts of a Circular form. This one had a Ditch eight feet deep till a few Years since when the greater part of the Artificial work was made Comparatively level and is now under Cultivation. Sword blades and other Offensive weapons were found by the workmen who levelled it but in such a decayed state that they fell to pieces on being removed. Property of George K. Young Esqr. Glendoune "The Encampments in all likelihood belong to the period of the Danish, Irish and Scottish invasions" Patersons Hist. [History] of Ayr. |
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