Volume contents
- 1 - Sorn , Page 1 (start)
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- 198 - Sorn , Page 198 (end)
- 199 - Sorn , Title page
- 200 - Sorn , Index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORN CASTLE | Sorn Castle Sorn Castle Sorn Castle Sorn Castle Sorn Castle |
Slaters Directory New Sta [Statistical] Account Revd [Reverend] James Fairlie Nr H Richmond Ne Statistical Acct. [Account] New Statistical Account |
029 | The original Castle facing the Ayr Water is still in good repair and is shaded by a dark tint on trace regarding the date of erection at present cannot be ascertained its situation is Commanding being built on a steep rock overhanging the Ayr the Original Castle with modern additions forms a very desirable residence Surrounded by woods parks gardens etc. tastefully arranged the present proprietor is G Russell Somerville Esqr. |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 139
County of Ayr
No. 21.
Parish of Sorn
[Note]
"This castle, which stands upon a rock
overhanging the River Ayr, and within a short distance
of the Church and Manse, is supposed to have been
erected at a very early period, but by whom is
unknown. There is, however, a tradition, that the laborers
who were engaged in building it had their option either
of a pect of meal or 1 1/2d per day." - New Statistical acct. [Account]
p. [page] 133
"Sorn Castle stands on a rocky height, which forms
the north bank of the River Ayr. " - Chalmers Caledonia
Page 520
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 55 - Parish of Sorn, OS1/3/55
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Sorn.
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.