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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNREE | Dunree Dunree Dunree Dunree Dunree |
Revd [Reverend] John Mc Ewen Mr John Brown Mr William Hart Lease & Parish Register Johnston's County Map |
039 | A large and Substantially built farmsteading. Consisting of Dwelling House and Several Out Offices, the dwelling house One Storey With Attics, all Slated and in excellent repair, there are two thrashing Machines, one worked by Water, Marquis of Ailsa Proprietor. |
| BLAIRBOWIE WOOD | Blairbowie Wood Blairbowie Wood Blairbowie Wood |
Revd [Reverend] John Mc Ewen Mr John Brown Mr William Hart |
039 | A Middling Sized Wood. Composed Principally of Fir, Ash, Elm &c. Situate on the East Side of the road leading from Ayr to Straiton, takes its name from its proximity to Blairbowrie farmsteading. Marquis of Ailsa Proprietor. |
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[Page] 21Sheet 39 Plan 14. -- Parish of Kirkmichael
"From the name of this farm Dunree, in Gaelic Dun-Righ, signifying
" The King's stronghold, it is inferred that the fort (which existed in the
" immediate vicinity and which was situate on the summit of Downans
" hill ) was distinguished by a Royal Appellative" (Pattersons History of Ayrshire.
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