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Galston, Barrmill Road, Portland Lace Factory
Factory (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Galston, Barrmill Road, Portland Lace Factory
Classification Factory (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 105434
Site Number NS53NW 53
NGR NS 5039 3672
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/105434
- Council East Ayrshire
- Parish Galston
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Kilmarnock And Loudoun
- Former County Ayrshire
NS53NW 53 5039 3672
Not to be confused with lace factory at NS 503 367, for which see NS53NW 52.
This former lace, madras factory is now used by non-textile companies.
Visited by RCAHMS (MKO) November 1995.
NS53NW 53 5039 3672
This factory dates from 1881, and is comprised of a mixture of single- and two-storeyed buildings with slate-covered roofs and north lit sheds. The factory was originally owned by Peden Young and Reid and changed ownership at least twice before being occupied by a refrigeration company.
C C Allan 1979
