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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMESBURGH | Kamesburgh Kamesburgh Kamesburgh Kamesburgh Kamesburgh |
Duncan Hoyle Esqre. Kames Castle Revd [Reverend] Alexander McBride, Free Church John Crawford Proprietor Kamesburgh County Directory Post Office Directory |
194.14 | The old name for this place is Port Bannatyne, but the present proprietor Mr. Hoyle, has changed if for the more fashionable one of Kamesburgh. It is situated on the South East corner of the Parish and on the bay of Kames, from which it takes its name, There are four Public houses in the village having fashionable sign boards, such as the "Royal Hotel" &c. but they are simply Public houses There are two Churches in the village, Roman Catholik & Free Church, ... "Kamesburgh" extends to the Point House on trace 5. |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL [Kamesburgh] | 194.14 | There are two Churches in the village, Roman Catholik & Free church, the former beautifully situated near the Point house, and built to accomodate 300. | ||
| FREE CHURCH [Kamesburgh] | 194.14 | There are two Churches in the village, Roman Catholik & Free Church, ... the latter in the west end of the village sittings 300. | ||
| FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Kamesburgh] | 194.14 | the Free Church school adjoins the church, and receives a grant from the board of education. | ||
| FREE CHURCH MANSE [Kamesburgh] | 194.14 | There is a handsome manse in the centre of the village belonging to the Free church, and in the occupation of the Revd [Reverend] Alexander McBride, its minister. | ||
| POST OFFICE [Kamesburgh] | 194.14 | The Post office here is subsidiary to Rothesay, but under the control of the General Post office. | ||
| PIER [Kamesburgh] | 194.14 | There is a stone Pier and Quay in the centre of the village, but there is little traffick at it, except for Coal, & farming requirements, there is a large wooden Pier erected by the proprietor (Mr Hoyle) for the accomodation of the steam boats, at which wharfage is charged. |
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[Page] 35County of Bute -- Parish of North Bute,
[Kamesburgh initialled]
JB Lt.Col. [Lieutenant Colonel]
[Note beside description re Mr. Hoyle proprietor:]
Since purchased
by Marquis of Bute
[Initialled] JB
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The Description on this page is continuous but is transcribed in sections for relevance.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, JCB
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