Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGE OF WEIR | Bridge of Weir Bridge of Weir Bridge of Weir Bridge of Weir |
Valuation Roll John Lang Bridge of Weir Voters list Mr. D. McLaren Houston |
007.14 | During the past years this village has rapidly increased in size and population. It is divided by the "Gryfe" into separate portions each being in separate parishes. The houses belonging to this portion are of good masonry but are less compact than those on the opposite side of the river. On this side are large Cotton Mills, 1 Twisting and 1 Corn Mills. Also a Tannery and Free Church School and one or two Public Houses. There are several Gas lamps erected at various corners, the gas is supplied from the Cotton Mills. The principal thoroughfares through the village are leading Turnpike roads. |
| BURNGILL | Burngill Burngill Burngill |
Robert Speirs, Bridge of Weir Valuation Roll Voters list |
007.14 | Applicable to a row of Dwelling houses in "Bridge of Weir". The property of Robert Speirs. |
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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.