Bellfield

Settlement in Ayrshire

Scotland

Bellfield

Part of Old Street, Kilmarnock Apart from the fact that the buildings have most probably been here since the late 1800s I haven&#039;t been able to find out anything else about them. The letter M above the door of the rightmost one would probably provide a clue to those more experienced in this kind of detective work.
My dead-end research did unearth the fact that this is one of 26 Old Streets in Britain. There are, on the other hand, over 500 New Streets. Thinking about it this makes perfect sense, as if a road has been around for long enough to be referred to as an old street, the likelihood is that it will have picked up another name in the meantime.
It is an old-style scrapyard with cars stripped of their wheels piled on top of one another, usually three high. I rather like the fact that the top car on one of these piles has been utilised as an advertising sign. — Part of Old Street, Kilmarnock Credit: Ian Dodds

Bellfield is a residential area located in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland. It is situated about 3 miles east of the town center and is bordered by the areas of Shortlees, Knockinlaw, and Riccarton.

Bellfield is primarily a housing estate consisting of a mix of privately owned and council houses. The architecture of the area is predominantly mid-20th century with a combination of semi-detached and terraced houses. The estate also includes a number of newer build properties.

The community in Bellfield benefits from various amenities within close proximity. These include Bellfield Primary School, which serves the local children, as well as a local shopping center with a range of convenience stores and small businesses. In addition, there are several green spaces and parks nearby, offering recreational opportunities for residents.

Transportation in Bellfield is convenient, with regular bus services connecting the area to Kilmarnock town center and surrounding areas. The nearby A77 road provides easy access to other parts of Ayrshire and beyond.

Overall, Bellfield offers a peaceful residential environment with a strong sense of community. Its location near Kilmarnock provides access to a wider range of amenities and services, while still maintaining a suburban feel.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.588526/-4.483262 or Grid Reference NS4335. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Part of Old Street, Kilmarnock

Apart from the fact that the buildings have most probably been here since the late 1800s I haven't been able to find out anything else about them. The letter M above the door of the rightmost one would probably provide a clue to those more experienced in this kind of detective work. My dead-end research did unearth the fact that this is one of 26 Old Streets in Britain. There are, on the other hand, over 500 New Streets. Thinking about it this makes perfect sense, as if a road has been around for long enough to be referred to as an old street, the likelihood is that it will have picked up another name in the meantime. It is an old-style scrapyard with cars stripped of their wheels piled on top of one another, usually three high. I rather like the fact that the top car on one of these piles has been utilised as an advertising sign.

Ian Dodds

Travelodge at the Kilmarnock Bellfield Interchange

A stopover by the A77

Eirian Evans

Southern outskirts of Kilmarnock

Alan Reid

Bridgehouse Farm, South of Kilmarnock

The fence is the boundary of the built up area.

Alan Reid

Housing in Shortlees at the southern tip of Kilmarnock

Alan Reid

Roundabout at Shortlees

Alan Reid

A wood by the A77

One of many small woods alongside the A77.

Malcolm Neal

Approaching Bridgehouse Bridge

In Scotland all the bridges and roundabouts appear to have names. This is not true of England.

Malcolm Neal

Approaching Kilmarnock

Our destination is the Dean Castle country park in north Kilmarnock. A good choice on this sunny day.

Malcolm Neal

By Bellfield

Another view along the A77.

Malcolm Neal

The A77

Getting close to where we need to turn off for Dean Castle.

Malcolm Neal

Clayslap, a roadside cottage

Alan Reid

Old road at Bridgehouse

Alan Reid

Treeswoodhead Road

Alan Reid

Tower, Caprington

According to Canmore - the public body in Scotland responsible for documenting its archaeology - this was once an engine house connected to Blacksyke Colliery. The engine powered a pump that was needed to remove water from the underground mines, so it could also be thought of as a pump house; in old mines it was common to bring, by weight, more water than coal to the surface over their lifetimes The earliest OS map of this area, surveyed in the 1850s, has a coal pit (one of several in the vicinity) marked next to the tower, but by the 1890s the building was labelled 'Tank'. A large metal tank still sits at the top of it. There is a far more famous Blacksyke Tower less than a mile South of here. It is now a ruin and has scheduled monument status. Considering this tower would probably have been built at the same time as that one, and that it is still in excellent condition, it's a surprise it isn't a listed building. Both towers once sat on the Carpington Estate; in a way they still do I suppose, but the ground they both occupy is now owned by Carpington Golf Club.

Ian Dodds

East Ayrshire Council Headquarters

Gordon Brown

Kirkstyle Primary School

Kirkstyle Primary School is a non-denomination school situated South of Kilmatnock

Ian Rainey

Riccarton Parish Church

Riccarton Parish Church was built starting in 1823 and finished in 1825. Robert Burns used to pass the previous Parish Church as he journeyed into Kilmarnock from Lochlea Farm, Tarbolton. Nearby is also the site of Riccarton Castle where William Wallace's Uncle Sir Richard Wallace lived and was reputedly visited by William who is said to have lived there for a time.

Ian Rainey

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Bellfield is located at Grid Ref: NS4335 (Lat: 55.588526, Lng: -4.483262)

Unitary Authority: East Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire