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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SCHOOL [Saltcoats] School Mr Skeoch
Alexander Campbell
Robert Maxton
016 A private or adventure School conducted by Mr Skeoch the Scholars are generally of the poor class and taught a plain english education average no [number] of Scholars about 100
COALRUFFIE Coalruffie Doctor Wallace
Mr A Campbell
Robert Cunninghame Esqr
016 This name applies top a ledge of rocks on the S E [South East] side of Pierwall the name is a corruption of Coalroof from the fact of a Seam of Coal extending from Stevenston to the place and appearing on the Surface
THE SHOTT The Shott Robert Cunninghame Esqr Proprietor
Title deeds & charter
016 This name according to the proprietor applies to the ledge of rocks adjoining the Pierwall and extends from the Inner Nebbock to nearly opposite the Free Church at Finlay's Brae

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Parish of Stevenston -- County of Ayr

[Note]
Ruffie, A wick or anything dipped in tallow
for the purpose of giving Light

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