Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of CROSS [Irvine] | Site of Cross | David Grey Town clerk Mr Dick Treasurer Mr Maclachlan Valuator |
017 | There is a Circular pavement opposite the Grain and Butter market the Centre of which is the site of the original Cross, at present the place referred to is the place where all public proclamations are issued This has been attested by David Grey Town clerk Provost Campbell Mr Dick Treasurer, it is well Known in the Town of Irvine |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Ayr -- Ph [Parish] Irvine
[Note] -- In ancient times, there was a magnificent
Market Cross in the Centre of the town, but it
was taken down in the year 1694" -- New Statistical Acct [Account] page 625
[Note] -- One of the most ancient evidences of the privileges of the
burg [burgh] of Irvine - we mean the Cross - was removed
in 1694 -- Paterson's History of Ayr Vol [Volume] 2nd page 84 -- [initialled] J.C.G.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 31 - Parish of Irvine, OS1/3/31
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Irvine.
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.