Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Bridge of Weir] | Free Church School Free Church School Free Church School |
Mr. Gemmel, Master Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, Houston Valuation Roll |
007.14 | A substantial Stone building Constucted for the purpose of educating the Adults residing in the village who belong to the "Free Church". The Master and Mistress are maintained out of the established funds. |
| TANNERY [Bridge of Weir] | Tan Works Tan Works Tan Works |
James Speirs, Proprietor John Holmes, Girthill David Todd, Bridge of Weir |
007.14 | An extensive Tan Works including numerous Tan Pits. The property of James Speirs, "Bridge of Weir". |
| HIGH GRYFE MILL (Cotton) | High Gryfe Mill High Gryfe Mill High Gryfe Mill |
David Todd, Manager James Speirs Bridge of Weir John Holmes Girthill |
007.14 | An extensive Cotton Mill worked by Machinery. It is supplied with water from the "Gryfe" by means of a lead to assist in its workings. |
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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.