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Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 63 - Parish of West Kilbride, OS1/3/63

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"The original Mansion house of Hunterston, part of which consists of a square tower, evidently
of ancient construction, though of very limited dimensions, is still kept inhabitable, being occupied as a farm
house; a handsome new mansion having been erected by the proprietor about 30 years ago, a little way nearer
the sea. The old fortlet occupied originally a narrow tongue of land jutting into a deep morass, which of course
constituted its security from external aggressors. But whilst modern improvements have turned the bogs into
fruitful fields, the little 'lonely tower.' has been kept of its characteristic defense. Many little patches have from
time to time been added to this older dwelling, and which, being closely envisioned by aged trees has altogether
a very antique appearance."New Stat Acct. [New Statistical Account] page 256

Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 63 - Parish of West Kilbride, OS1/3/63

This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of West Kilbride.

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.

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