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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER GARNOCK | River Garnock River Garnock River Garnock |
Mr John Kerr Mr J Finley Langlands Mr Gilmour, Glengarth |
004 ; 007 ; 008 | This Small rapid Stream rises near the Hill of Staik. Abt. [about] 1 1/2 miles from its Source it makes a Sudden fall forming a beautiful cascade nearly 60 ft. [feet] high known as the "Spout" Abt. [about] 2 1/2 miles farther down it enters a deep rocky & wooded ravine, at the head of which is Glengarnock Castle. It then directs its way by Kilbirnie Village, then S. [South] in the direction of Dalry, Kilwinning and falls into the Sea at Irvine |
| FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Kilbirnie] | School (Free Church) School (Free Church) School (Free Church) |
Mr D Clark (School Master) | 007 | A neat Schoolroom with playground dwelling house & Garden. Recently erected for the purpose of educating boys & girls belonging to the Free Ch. [Church] of this parish - is Situate abt. [about] 10 chains N.E. [North East] of the village adj. [adjacent] the Trust road leading to Beith. |
| STONYHOLM NET WORKS | Stonyholm Net Works Stonyholm Net Works Stonyholm Net Works |
Mr John Lowe (Foreman) Mr John Kerr Mr Hugh Walker (carrier) |
007 | A neat low building with dwelling house & recently erected for the purpose of manufacturing fish nets by machinery at present there are abt. [about] 12 machines which are worked by women - is the property of Messrs. Thompson & Colaqhun Glasgow |
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