On August 1 , 1699 , William Blackett handed over his copyhold lands in Chirton to Sir Archibald Campbell , who sold the hall to the 1st Duke of Argyll , Bickerstaffe .
On August 1 , 1699 , William Blackett surrendered his copyhold lands in Chirton to Sir Archibald Campbell , who sold the hall to Bickerstaffe , 1st Duke of Argyll .