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County of Renfrew Parish of Houston
Danish Cross: It formerly stood at the Cross roads about 11 chains north-west of its present position, but was removed some years ago by the Mr Fleming of Barochan, to this place. It now marks the Site of the "Old House of Barochan".
[Barochan Cross Continued]
"Danish cross: Perhaps it might be intended as a devotional cross for travellers."
"The cross above mentioned was lately removed
by Malcolm Fleming, Esqr. the present proprietor,
to a neighbouring hill, where the old mansionhouse
of Barochan formerly stood. This house is reported
to have been burnt by the English, probably
in the reign of King Edward, and on his invasion of Scotland."
Old Statistical Account
"From the castle of Houstoun, about a mile towards the north, lie the house
and barony of Barochan, the seat of, & whence, an ancient family of the
name of Fleming take designation."
Crawfurd's History.
This has reference to Barochan House - which see. J.C.G.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county, OS Name Books - Renfrew county - Volume 10 - Parish of Houston, OS1/26/10
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Houston.
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.