Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of newton on ayr. Originally known as st johns town of ayr or inverayr, ayr started life as the settlement serving a castle built here in 1197 by william i see our historical timeline. Galloway, to the south, only securely became part of scotland during alexander iis reign in 1234. Exactly when newton castle was first built is unknown, however there is thought to have been a castle here since at least 1200, making it contemporary with ayr castle on the opposite bank of the river ayr. In 1887, john bartholomews gazetteer of the british isles described newton upon ayr like this. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860.
This line of the ayrshire wallaces then lived at craigie castle until they moved to newton castle in ayr in 1588. Proquest scotsman historical newspapers archive 1817 1950 genealogical sources. Newton on ayr records genealogy and family history in. Isaac newton was born on january 4, 1643, in woolsthorpe, lincolnshire, england. The societys publications for sale at lanarkshire history fair. Quivox was a separate parish up until some date in the first half of the 20th century. Ayrshire, scotland genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Until recently, newton was a separate burgh from ayr, supposed to have been made by king robert bruce, and has an interesting history of its own. Newton upon ayr is now part of south ayrshire district.
Waterstones ayr offers the best and biggest range of books and is at the heart of our community. Ayr, newton upon ayr, auchinleck, ballantrae, barr, beith. This is a two platform in the newton area of ayr, to the north of the river ayr. Newton on ayr railway station is a railway station serving the newton on ayr neighbourhood in the town of ayr, south ayrshire, scotland. The newton county historical society is in the beginning stages of publishing a book with the history of the town of mt. Newton castle once stood on the north bank of the river ayr, however nothing of it now remains. Captain prentice was tough and swift in all battles, but was also supportive of those indians who were friendly and. The auchincruive waggonway or whitletts waggonway was a mineral railway or bogey line that transported mainly coal, eventually running from the north side of ayr harbour at newton to blackhouse, whitletts, dalmilling, gibbsyard, auchincruive holm, annbank and enterkine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Maps of ayrshire facsimile of 1908 ed by gilbert torrance bell isbn.
The following books provide an ayrshirewide perspective of their topic. Scotlandspeople is one of the largest online sources of original genealogical. The castle passed to john wallace of riccarton through marriage about 71 as the last heir was a daughter. Newton on ayr parish, which is mostly in the parliamentary. Brief historical reminiscences of the county and town of ayr, from the earliest period to the present day. Craigie castle was originally built for the lyndesay or lindsay clan. The 10 closest hotels to newtononayr station tripadvisor. Local history books in library at the resource center in kentland, indiana. Newton on ayr photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The site occupies ground that rises gently from the river bank. The loch waters originally drained and the area is indeed still partly drained via the half mile burn that now flows underground until it empties into the sea via a pipe at the newton on ayr promenade. As stated, newton loch was a natural feature, sitting in a depression, probably created by glaciation and originally shaped somewhat like a map of great britain on a westeast orientation. The station is to the south of falkland yard and just north of newton. Local and family history resources available at south ayrshire libraries.
The dimensions and population data in the table are taken from appendix ii in the following book. Newton on ayr is a railway station on the ayrshire coast main line in scotland. His figures for the population in 1755 are those of the rev. Newton castle site of castle in ayr, ayrshire stravaiging around.
Newtononayr railway station is a railway station serving the newton on ayr neighbourhood in. It is now a part of the general conglomeration which stretches down the coast from prestwick through ayr to alloway. Quivox was a village east of prestwick and 5 miles north of ayr, now situated in the south ayrshire council area. Ayr, indiana, jackson township and colfax township. In 1801 the population of ayr parish was almost 5,500. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book. Mills of the river ayr john hume 19679 ayrshire history. History of the county of ayr volume i 1847 contents from toc. The first castle at ayr is thought to have been built in 1197 by william the lion, and was said to have been protected on two sides by the sea and the river, with the other sides surrounded by. William aiton, general view of the agriculture of the county of ayr, glasgow 1811. There were a number of improvements to ayr in the 19th.
Photo prints old maps folded maps calendars photo books jigsaws mugs tableware tea towels cushion covers gift cards wallpaper trade colour contrast galleries. Name books detail various options for the individual farms, cottages, hills. Newton castle once stood on the north bank of the river ayr. Webster, and for the population 17908 are those to be found in the statistical account of scotland, 17919, commonly referred to as the old statistical. Newton graveyard, ayr, south ayrshire, scotland, united. Situated on the west coast of scoland, newton on ayr parish church, minister rev. Set in a version of america that is ruled by japan and germany, with a neutral zone in between, this book is gets a little loopy, but its a classic of the. The accounts of the protection given to the village by captain thomas prentice and his militia give a clear picture of the problems with the indians. County historian donna lacosse is heading up this committee and she has gathered together and uncovered new items for the project. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in newton on ayr station. Births, marriages and deaths archive search from the ayr advertiser. Find properties to buy in newton on ayr station with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Isaac newton has 236 books on goodreads with 43495 ratings.
Many, many alternate history ask how the world would be different if germany had won world war ii. Apart from carrying coal to the harbour, lime kilns, quarries and a salt works were also served. Nwc newton wallacetown church of scotland home facebook. Brief historical reminiscences of the county and town of. Over the river, newton had a population of a little over 1,700. Newton graveyard, created by helendonaldson, ayr, south ayrshire, scotland, united kingdom take billiongraves with you wherever you go. Ideally located in the centre of a bustling high street, we provide locals and visitors alike with a wonderful array of books and gifts to suit everyone.
The department houses a unique collection of books, local newspapers, photographs. Population, including wallacetown and content sections of ayr town, 7352. Hotels near newton on ayr station, ayr on tripadvisor. Some local history books for your consideration list 1. Historical account of newton on ayr from francis h. South ayrshire, scotland opened on the ayr and dalmellington railway. Ayr castle was a late 12th century royal castle, although nothing of it now remains. By the standards of the time ayr was a fair sized town and it soon grew much larger. History of newton upon ayr in south ayrshire map and.
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