Volume contents
- 1 - Ardrossan , Page 1 (start)
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- 28 - Ardrossan , Page 28 (end)
- 29 - Ardrossan , Page 29 (Loose Item)
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- 53 - Ardrossan , Page 53 (Title Page)
- 54 - Ardrossan , Page 54 (Index)
- 56 - Ardrossan , Page 56 (Loose Item)
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNIWILLY POINT | Shanniwilly Point Shanniwilly Point Shanniwilly Point Shinny Willie Point Maggie Point |
R. Hunter Esq New Statl. [Statistical] Account Mr Motion Farmer Aitkens Map of Kilbride Chart of the Clyde &c (1846) |
228 | This name applies to the North end or Point of the Little Cumbrae, and amongst the Fishermen and others in Millport, it is known as "Maggie Point". they are however aware that "Shanniwilly" is the original and most correct name. |
| HORSE PORT | Horse Port Horse Port Horse Port |
R. Hunter Esq Mr Motion Mr Cassell. Millport |
228 | A very small port, or landing place at Shanniwilly Point. derivation unknown. |
| MAGGIE ROCK | Maggie Rock Maggie Rock Maggie Rock Maggie Rock |
R. Hunter Esq Chart of the Clyde Mr Motion Chart |
228 | A rock at the west side of Horse Port, being nearly perpindicular, it almost forms High and Low Water Mark. J. Byrne c a [civilian assistant] |
Continued entries/extra info
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Maggie, A miners term, or an abbre. [abbreviation] of Margaret
Jamieson
Transcriber's notes
Map situation numbers have been corrected during 19th Century.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 2 - Parish of Ardrossan, OS1/3/2
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Ardrossan.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Ayr, which is in the south west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.