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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERIE (formerly Coilsfield) | Coilsfield Coilsfield Coilsfield Coilsfield Coilsfield Montgomerie Montgomerie |
Revd. [Reverend] David Ritchee E.M. [Established Minister] Mr. Andrew Dunlop Session C [Clerk] Mr. Robert Walker P. [Parish] School Master Johnston's County Map County Voters list William Paterson Esq. Proprietor |
028 | A neat Substantial building of three Storeys high with attic Slated in bad repair the front which faces west is of cut Stone with a large ornamental portico Supported by four large Ionic pillars which has a grand effect - the mansion is of an oblong form with Greenhouses at each end, it has a Sunk area at the back enclosed by a Solid Stone wall the entrance to it is by a Small tunnel and a flight of Stone Step Situated on the edge of a Steep rock which nearly overhangs the Water of Fail at a very Sudden bend to the west, The outoffices a little to the east are all two Storeys high Slated and only in tolerable repair they form a Square with a yard entered by an arched doorway - The Garden which Stands to the west of the mansion about 20 chains was at one time neatly laid out Surrounded on the north east and west Sides by good Stone and brick walls at present much neglected the present proprietor has the estate only on certain conditions which is he cause of all being so much neglected - the Park is extensive and was very Ornamental when in the hands of the Earl of Eglinton - This is the mansion alluded to by Burns in his Song of 'Highland Mary' the Hawthorn is Still to be seen and much respected a little to the north west of the mansion ( 60 yards) on the edge of the avenue " How Sweetly grew the Hawthorn tree" "How richly blomed the blosson" etc. In the Castle of Montgomerie - This name is considered to be one of the poets licenses the castle was never Known by the name though present proprietor and occupier (William Paterson Esq) calls it by Montgomerie Castle |
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Parish of Tarbolton
Sheet 28 Plan 10
[Notes]
The present Proprietor, William Paterson Esqr,
calls it Montgomerie: It is a Modern
Building, erected on the site of Coilsfield Castle
in 1801.- Information from Field Examiner,
The Castle Montgomerie Burns' Poems
" To the south of Coilsfield House and immediately west of the farm offices is a circular mound,
"enclosed by a hedge, and planted with oak and other trees. On the centre and highest part
" of this mound, are two large stones, masses of basalt - which according to tradition mark the
" Spot where the mortal remains of Old King Coil were deposited. The names borne by places
"in the vicinity all in keeping with the tradition. The beautiful mansion adjoining, one of
"the Seats of the Earl of Eglinton, is named Coilsfield, i.e. the field of Coil. Kyle the name
" of the central district of Ayrshire, is supposed to be the same word Coil, spelled in accordance
"with the vulgar pronunciation of the name"
Statistical Account.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 62 - Parish of Tarbolton, OS1/3/62
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Tarbolton.
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.