OS1/3/56/18
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHURCH [nr Stair House] | Church Church Church Kirk |
Andrew Muir School William Rorison Manse William Dunn Dalmore Johnston's County Map |
034 | Established Church Ph. [Parish] of Stair. It was built in 1706 by the heritors - in a very bad State of repair. One Storey & a plain Style of Architecture. unendowed. |
| STAIR HOUSE | Stair House Stair House Stair House Stair Stair |
Andrew Muir School William Rorison Manse William Dunn Dalmore Johnston's County Map County Voters List |
034 | Situated in a level holm on the South bank of the River Ayr The building is three Storeys in height of a plain Style of architecture Common roof. On the South west & north corners forming part of the building, are three circular towers having conical roofs. It has, from time to time, underwent many repairs & alterations, & is at present in a good State of repair, & in all appearance Modern. It is occupied as a dwelling house by the tenant who farms the estate. Property of the Earl of Stair. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 18 - Sheet 34.2 -- Parish of Stair"Stair was first erected into a Parish in 1673 for the accommodation
"of the noble family of Dalrymple of Stair, whose residence was a great
"distance from Ochiltree, their parish church."
Statistical Account.
This house though much repaired & modernised is,
doubtless of a very great age.
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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Chr1smac -Moderator, DANIALSAN
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