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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE NEWTON | Little Newton Little Newton Little Newton |
Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor John Paterson, Waterlee |
007.11 | A small dwelling house in bad repair. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of "Elderslie". |
| CHAPEL [a farm] | Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel |
Estate Map Thomas White, Occupier Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Subfactor] Houston Walter King, "Woodend", Houston |
007.11 | An old farm house with offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of Elderslie. It is not known how this name originated. Some years ago, as the present occupant, Thomas White, was making improvements about his farm, at the place marked on Traces, he found, beneath a few feet of earth, human bones and a skull. |
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County of Renfrew Parish of Houston
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.