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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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BELL ROCK | Bell Rock Bell Rock Bell Rock |
James Mc Cowan Thomas Morris George James Laurie D D [Doctor of Divinity] Minister of the Parish |
027 | A rock situated at low water about ½ a mile West of the village of New Prestwick and about 1½ miles North of the Town of Ayr It is the only remarkable rock at low water in the neighbourhood derives the name from its appearance being like a bell |
BELLROCK QUARRY | Bellrock Quarry Bellrock Quarry Bellrock Quarry |
James McCowan Thomas Morris George James Laurie DD [Doctor of Divinity] Minister of the Parish |
027 | A tolerable large freestone quarry Situated near the sea beach about ¼ miles West of New Prestwick and about 1½ North of the town of Ayr Stone not of a very good quality. There is pumping engine for keeping the quarry clear of water |
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[Page] 3Parish of Newton-upon-Ayr
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