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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FAIR GROUND [Cumnock] | Fair Ground Fair Ground Fair Ground |
Revd [Reverend] J Murray Mr Baird Mr G Muir |
035 | This Fair Ground is about ΒΌ of a mile S E [South East] of Cumnock on the Turnpike road to New Cumnock the fair is held on the Thursday after Candlemas for the Sale of Horses and Horned cattle. |
GLAISNOCK WATER | Glaisnock Water Glaisnock Water Glaisnock Water |
R Bannantine Esqr Revd [Reverend] J Murray Mr Baird |
035 | This name is applicable from the Green and MuirdyKe Burn to the Lugar Water near the U [United Presbyterian] church Cumnock. |
BLUE TOWER | Blue Tower Blue Tower Blue Tower |
Mr G Muir Propr [Proprietor] Mr Scott Schoolmaster Mr Baird |
035 | This name applies to an old dwe [dwelling] house in Back Street the property [of] Mr G Muir It was erected in [1666] and many years the principle Inn of the [town] name well Known |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 42County of Ayr -- Parish of old Cumnock
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