Volume contents
- 1 - West Kilbride , Index
- 9 - West Kilbride , Page 9 (start)
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- 154 - West Kilbride , Title page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVE | Cove Cove Cove Cove |
Mr J Fullarton Robert Hunter Esqr. Mr Logan New Stat Acct[Statistical Account] |
010 | The object which bears this name is near the SE[South East] end of Ardneil Bank, formed by the overhanging nature of a great mass of Pudding Rock. "At the east end of Ardneil Bank, is a very remarkable Stratum of of Puddingstone, and in it a large opening or fissure called the "Cove"[underlined] long tenanted by the usual creations of popular fancy - fairies and the elfin train." New Stat Acct[Statistical Account] |
Transcriber's notes
The quote from the New Statistical Account is on pages 246/7
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.