Brief Description
Ladykirk is situated just to the east of Prestwick airport. The house is encircled with planting and the estate incorporates the ruins of the Lady Kirk.
History
There was an enclosed wooded park at Ladykirk in the mid-17th century. By 1775 there was a house with grounds and the ruins of the Lady Kirk itself. The estate was further developed through the 19th century with orchards and other tree planting.
Detailed Description
The following is from the Historic Environment Scotland Gardens and Designed Landscapes Inventory. For the most up-to-date Inventory entry, please visit the Historic Environment Scotland website:
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- Features
- Ruin
- Description: The estate incorporates the ruins of the Lady Kirk.
- History
Detailed History
The following is from the Historic Environment Scotland Gardens and Designed Landscapes Inventory. For the most up-to-date Inventory entry, please visit the Historic Environment Scotland website:
http://portal.historic-scotlan...
Period
- 16th Century
- Contact
- References
References
- Peter McGowan Associates with Christopher Dingwall, 'Ladykirk', in {Ayrshire Garden and Designed Landscape Survey} (Prestwick: South Ayrshire Council, 2007) [on CD-ROM]Ayrshire Garden and Designed Landscape Survey
- {Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch} (Southampton, 1854)Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch
- Captain M. J. Armstrong and Son {A New Map of Ayrshire} (1775)A New Map of Ayrshire
- William Roy {Military Survey of Scotland} (1750)Military Survey of Scotland
- Joan Blaeu {Atlas Novus - South Carrick/North Carrick/Kyle/Cunninghame} (Amsterdam, 1654)Atlas Novus - South Carrick/North Carrick/Kyle/Cunninghame
Contributors
Historic Scotland