Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEIL'S ELBOW | Deil's Elbow Deil's Elbow Deil's Elbow |
John Holmes Girthill Robert Speirs Bridge of Weir John Blackie Bridge of Weir |
007.14 | This was formerly a Public house of notoriety. which was designated or nicknamed by the Inhabitants of the village the "Deil's Elbow" on account of the riotous conduct of many persons who frequented it. After the Public business was suppressed the house retained the name. |
| CROFTHEAD | Crofthead Crofthead Crofthead |
Robert Speirs, Bridge of Weir John Holmes Girthill John Millar Bridge of Weir |
007.14 | Two dwelling houses in good repair with gardens etc attached. On the road between Houston and Bridge of Wier. |
| MILL OF GRYFE | Mill of Gryfe Mill of Gryfe Mill of Gryfe |
Robert Freeland Esqr. Gryfe Castle Valuation Roll John Holmes Girthill |
007.14 | A good farm house with Offices and land etc attached. The property of Robert Freeland Esqr. |
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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.