Auchentiber - Micro History

Micro History

In 1507 a nominal fine is next inflicted on a Cuthbert Robisoune, farmer in Auchentiber, for an assault committed on one of his neighbours and upon the son. The latter he had cast into the fire, burning him severely. Fine, five merks.

The old estate of Montgreenan is now a hotel, about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away towards Torranyard.

The ruin of Auchenharvie Castle is a prominent feature of this flat landscape in the Torranyard area.

A smithy is marked on the 1860 OS map on the 'hamlet' side of the crossroads and the relatively unchanged building is still present today (2007), the roof has since collapsed (2008). The site of the old hamlet school is now occupied by modern buildings.

Pencot community woodland lies between Auchentiber and Dalry. The trees have grown a fair bit now (2007) and the place has now evolved into a fine location for a walk in the country. Park at N55,42.299 W004, 39.835 and chose one of the three alternative paths. It doesn't matter which one, as they will all take you there in the end. The middle path will take you via the trig point. A geocache is located here.

Bloak Moss has been scientifically investigated to ascertain its vegetational history through the analysis of core samples.

Steven states that a 'village' called Bloak with about twelve families existed in 1842, with its own school. It was near the Bloak or salt well.

A few springs or 'tibers' are still visible as the source of small burns running into the Glazert beyond Wardlaw farm.