Usage Galrigs Loch, Ayrshire
the site of galrigs loch lay in between dundonald , newfield.
no watermills seem have been associated galrigs loch , ordnance survey maps of mid 19th century show farm of lochend or lochside sitting above old loch s site, approached lane, hedged on both sides, leading down newfield mains. may have been used curling, newfield house had own curling pond, opened on 4 february 1856, site of eglinton jug playdowns. finnie kettle annual curling competition took place @ newfield ..tea kettle modelled curling stone.. challenge cup. competition still takes place @ indoor rink.
at foot of brae below demolished newfield house situated, remains of stone dam , sluice.
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