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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRVINE [parish] | Parish of Irvine Parish of Irvine Parish of Irvine Parish of Irvine Irvine Parish Irvine Parish Irvine Parish |
The Sheriff's list of parishes Paterson's History of Ayr. New Statistical Acct. [Account] Old Statistical Acct. [Account] Chalmers' Caledonea. Ful. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer. Johnson's Co [County] Map. |
016 ; 017 | "Irvine parish derived its name from the burgh of Irvine, which stands on a rising ground". "The origin of the name is doubtful, and it is uncertain, whether this name was originally applied to the river or to the town, both being called Irvine". The parish is bounded on the E. [East] by Dreghorn. on the N.E. [North East] by Stewarton, on the N.W. [North West], N. [North], and N.E. [North East] by Kilwinning. on the W. [West] by Stevenston, and on the South by the River Irvine The shape of the parish is very irregular & contains [--] acres _ The antiquites are few & not very interesting - There is no portion of this parish detached, nor is there a portion of any other within it _ J. C. Giles July 10th 1856 |
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