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General view of leading lighthouse from East

SC 2614884

Description General view of leading lighthouse from East

Date 1971

Catalogue Number SC 2614884

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of AY 1338

Scope and Content View from east showing leading lighthouse at Ayr Harbour, South Ayrshire Ayr was created a royal burgh c.1205 by King William the Lion. The burgh developed in an L-shaped street-plan around the castle, which was demolished to make way for the Citadel or fort built by Oliver Cromwell in 1652-4. The original harbour was rebuilt in 1713, again in 1724-30, and was much restored in the late 20th century. This is the main lighthouse at the harbour, which was erected c.1880. Painted red and white, it is made of cast iron with a concrete base. Ayr grew rapidly as a popular coastal resort and administrative centre for the region in the early 19th century. It expanded further in the 20th century and it is now a busy thriving port for coal and freight, and still attracts tourists. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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