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West Kilbride history
Early history
Neolithic cup and ring marked stone is located on Blackshaw Hill, near West Kilbride . This stone is unusual, in that it is carved with three spirals . The purpose of such stones is not known, but it is considered that they may have had religious importance .
Celtic
West Kilbride is generally believed to be named after the ancient Celtic Saint Brigid of Kildare, often known as St Bride . The name suggests there was once a cell or kil to Brigid in the area, although local legend has her visit to establish her church around 500 AD . The “West” prefix was added to distinguish between other places which commemorates the same Celtic saint .
Medieval
Law Castle was built in the 15th century for King James III’s sister Mary . The castle is a simple rectangular structure with a sloping roof and several large chimneys protruding at each side . It has been substantially restored and refurbished in recent years .
Early modern
The town became known as a weaving and agricultural town, one of many Ayrshire towns specialising in potatoes . Since the town became linked by rail to Glasgow in 1878, it began to attract more visitors to the Hydropathic spa at Seamill .
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