Volume contents
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- 125 - Galston , Page 125 (end)
- 126 - Galston , Title page
- 127 - Galston , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALLACE'S CAIRN | Wallace's Cairn Wallaces Cairn Wallaces Cairn |
Thomas Brown Esqr Lanfine William Dalgleish Allanton Thomas Morton Hollowhill |
020 | This Cairn according to Tradition marks the locality where Wallace with a few men encountered and defeated the English officer Fenwick with a larger force. It is said Wallace lay in ambush waiting the approach of Fenwick who was conveying some provisions to Ayr. on the Summit of 'The Beg' at a point which commanded an excellent view of the road by which he was to pass. The Cairn is Situated about 17 chains NE [North East] of the place where Wallace lay concealed |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Ayr -- Parish of Galston.
The scene of the successful encounter between
the patriot Wallace, and the English convoy under
Fenwick, in 1297, took place near Loudon Hill,
but within the parish of Galston. Bruce lay
with his army at Galston previous to overthrowing
the English army under Sir Amyr de Valence, not
far from the same spot, in 1307 - The Cairn
which is said to mark the vicinity of these battles
is still in existence, in the vicinity of Loudon
Hill. tho' [though] considerably diminished by the
repair of the neighbouring stone fences
New Statistical Acct [Account] & Patersons History
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 28 - Parish of Galston, OS1/3/28
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Galston.
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.