Volume contents
- 1 - Largs , Index
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRLIE CASTLE (In Ruins) | Fairlie Castle (in ruins) Fairlie Castle (in ruins) Fairlie Castle (in ruins) Fairly Castle Fairlie Castle |
William Craig Esq R Brown Esq Capt [Captain] G J Hay Ret [Retired] Estate Map Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
006 | The ruins of this Castle stand on the Northern bank of the Fairlie Burn about ΒΌ of a mile east from the village. The walls are still very entire and are of considerable height and at each corner are surmounted by a small projecting turret. from the thickness of the walls it appears to have been a place of considerable strength. No remains of any other buildings are visible around the scene. "Fairley Castle formerly possessed by the ancient family of Fairley, said to be descended from a natural Son of King Robert II is now also in ruins. It was built in 1521 and is now the property of the Earl of Glasgow" Old Stat Acct [Old Statistical Account] |
Continued entries/extra info
[page] 194
[note]
"The Castle or Square tower of Fairlie is now in ruins. It is noticed
by Pont in the following manner 'Fairlie Castell is a strong toure,
and very ancient, beautified with archardes and gardins. It
belongs to Fairlie de eodem [of that ilk], chieffe of their name'.".
New Stat. Acct [New Statistical Account]
p. 198
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 42 - Parish of Largs, OS1/3/42
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Largs.
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.