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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SITE OF EAST PORT | East Port Site of | Provost Campbell Robert Montgomerie Collector David Grey Town clerk Mr Maclachlan Valuator Mr Maxwell Dick Treasurer |
017 | Originally this Port or Gate closed the High Street from the end of Glasgow Vennel west side its site has been pointed out by Mr Robert Montgomerie Collector of customs who has still in his possession a stone dated 1594 and marked also A P A.S which was on one of the Pillars in his early days. the Site of the gate or Port is also well authenticated by David Grey Town clerk Mr Maxwell Dick & Provost Campbell. - in fact is generally known to the inhabitants of Irvine. |
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[Page] 83County of Ayr -- Ph [Parish] of Irvine
[Note] -- "There were also two ports or great entrance gates
into the town, the one extending across High Street,
from the west end of Glasgow Vennel; and the other
across the street called Eglinton Street, near to
the house now belonging to James Allan, Weaver." -- New Statistical Acct [Account] page 625
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