Barkip,[1] also known as The Den, is a hamlet in North Ayrshire, Scotland about three miles (five kilometres) southwest of Beith on the A737 road to Dalry.

[3] It is not clear when or why the name 'The Den' started to be used although it appears in the local press as both in 1898,[4] however in Scots as in old English[5] one meaning is 'A hollow between hills,' which is certainly an accurate description of the geography of the area that Barkip lies in.

[11] In March 1898, a local paper reported a complaint that a dance had taken place at the Kersland Barony school and Kirk that had lasted into the small hours.

[4] That same month, students at the Kersland Barony evening continuation classes presented their teachers, Mr Deans and Miss Lorraine, with gifts of appreciation.

The Rev A Leslie chaired the event and Miss Lorraine was presented with an inscribed umbrella, whilst Mr Deans had a silver walking stick as his recognition.

[4] An 1876 publication, Catalogue of the western Scottish fossils, documented finds in Barkip's coal and ironstone pits and sandstone quarries, including that of Rhizodus, Gyracanthus, and Cladodus.

[1][4] It was reported in 1898 that Sunday drinking resulted in men lying around drunk in the Maulside plantations and some were playing cards.

[4] Jame Walker is recorded as being born on 4 September 1795 and lived at 20 Fore Row, 23 Barkip, The Den.

[21] Maulside Mains is a 'B' Listed, early 19th century, rectangular-plan stable block with a U-shaped courtyard beyond.

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