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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
TOWER [Kilwinning] Tower Revd. [Reverend] Doctor Campbell
Mr J Henderson
Mr Hugh King Banker
016 This Steeple or Tower is erected on the Ruins of the Abbey church the present building was finished about the year 1815, it is merely a structure of Ornament having a clock and is separated from the present Parish church about 180 links. -
OBELISK [Kilwinning] Obelisk Mr John Fullerton
Revd. [Reverend] Doctor Campbell
Mr Hugh King Banker
016 This pyramid or monumental pillar was erected by the family of Miss Bowman.
INN [Eglinton Arms Inn; Kilwinning] Eglington Arms Inn Sign Board
Revd. [Reverend] Doctor Campbell
Mr Hugh King
016 This is the principle house of entertainment in the Town of Kilwinning
COMMERCIAL INN [Kilwinning] Commercial Inn Sign Board
Mr. Wyllie Occupier
Mr Hugh King
016 A Second rate public house occupied at present by Mr Wyllie. -

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County of Ayr No. 21
Ph. [Parish] of Kilwinning

The "fair Steiple" which Timothy Pont did see, remained till
1814, when it fell into natural decay. It was a huge Square
tower, 32 feet on each side, and 103 feet high. The following
year, a beautiful tower about the same height, and 28 feet
Square, was erected on the same situation, and separate from the
Church." New Statistical Acct. [Account].

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