Dreghorn is an ancient settlement in Ayrshire, perhaps ‘Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited village’. This book covers the development, not only of the village, but of the parish of Dreghorn and provides information on the major landowners such as the Montgomeries of Annick Lodge and the Mure McCredie’s of Perceton. A look at the administration of the parish from the church, parochial board and the council is also covered in the book.
The author tells of the impact of the mining and fireclay works that helped to build the community and covers the hamlets that sprung up from the industry, like Springside, Corsehill, Bankhead, Southhook, Overton and Crossroads.
For any reader interested in family history, the author provides information on where to find records; there is a comprehensive list about the soldiers killed in the two world wars and notable figures are mentioned such as Jackie Paterson, John Boyd Dunlop and Nicola Sturgeon. |
