Lands of Willowyard
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The ancient lands of Willowyard,[1] Willieyeards,[1] Williyard or Willizeards were part of the holdings of the Regality of Kilwinning, Barony of Beith, and Bailiary of Cuninghame.[1] They later became the property of the Montgomerie family before being sold to the Simson family in 1723.[2] The manor house still survives as part of a business premises and the nearby industrial estate and whisky bond carry the name 'Willowyards'.
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Lands of Willowyard | |
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Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland UK grid reference NS335536 | |
Coordinates | 55.747148°N 4.653992°W / 55.747148; -4.653992 |
Grid reference | NS 3351153610 |
Type | Manor House |
Site information | |
Owner | A business premises |
Controlled by | Montgomery Clan |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Much modified |
Site history | |
Built | 18th century |
Built by | Montgomerie family |
Materials | Stone |
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