Muirkirk, Lovedale Cresent, Drill Hall
Drill Hall (First World War), Drill Hall (20th Century)
Site Name Muirkirk, Lovedale Cresent, Drill Hall
Classification Drill Hall (First World War), Drill Hall (20th Century)
Canmore ID 332418
Site Number NS62NE 77
NGR NS 69734 27290
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/332418
- Council East Ayrshire
- Parish Muirkirk
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Cumnock And Doon Valley
- Former County Ayrshire
Osborne (2006) records a drill hall in Main Street, which in 1914 was the base for "G" Company, 5th battalion, Royal Scottish Fusiliers. He reports that it was in use until 1958 and describes it as a two-storey front block with hall behind, all harled. There was an indoor range alongside the hall.
Information from HS/RCAHMS World War One Audit Project (GJB) 17 September 2013.
Project (March 2013 - September 2013)
A project to characterise the quantity and quality of the Scottish resource of known surviving remains of the First World War. Carried out in partnership between Historic Scotland and RCAHMS.