Volume contents
- 1 - Abbey , page 1 (start)
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- 217 - Abbey , title page
- 218 - Abbey , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of STANDING STONE | Site of Danish Stone | Revd [Reverend] P Brewster Mr James Lee Mr Robert WalKer |
012.09 | This Site of Danish Stone is the place whereon Stood the Stone referred to by Semple and Robertson in their History of Renfrew, it is well Known in the locality the the Stone Stood at or about the Spot Represented on trace prior to its removal to where it now Stands west Side of And adjoining Stanely Reservoir. It appears the Stone was removed by the Paisley Water Commissioners to its present position in order to preserve it "A little to the west of Stanley castle, lately stood an ancient sculptured stone with figures on it, which may not improbably be connected with the boundaries of the forest so carefully fixed for its old lords," (See gift of "Stanley Castle" - Origines Par [Parochiales] Scotiae |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Renfrew -- Parish of Abbey
Note - I think with the Origines Parochiales that the probability is that this was a Forest March Stone.
Signature J.B. Capt R. E. [John Bayly Captain Royal Engineers]
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county, OS Name Books - Renfrew county - Volume 1 - Parish of Abbey, OS1/26/1
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Abbey.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Renfrew, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.