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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CROSS [Irvine] | Site of Cross | David Grey Town clerk Mr Dick Treasurer Mr Maclachlan Valuator |
017 | There is a Circular pavement opposite the Grain and Butter market the Centre of which is the site of the original Cross, at present the place referred to is the place where all public proclamations are issued This has been attested by David Grey Town clerk Provost Campbell Mr Dick Treasurer, it is well Known in the Town of Irvine |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 79County of Ayr -- Ph [Parish] Irvine
[Note] -- In ancient times, there was a magnificent
Market Cross in the Centre of the town, but it
was taken down in the year 1694" -- New Statistical Acct [Account] page 625
[Note] -- One of the most ancient evidences of the privileges of the
burg [burgh] of Irvine - we mean the Cross - was removed
in 1694 -- Paterson's History of Ayr Vol [Volume] 2nd page 84 -- [initialled] J.C.G.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Moira L- Moderator, DANIALSAN, Rachel Turnbull
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