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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOMWARD | Broomward Broomward Broomward |
Robert Freeland Esqr. G. [Gryfe] Castle Mr. J. Buchanan, Occupier David Todd, Bridge of Weir |
007.14 | A neat dwelling house with gardens and ornamental grounds etc attached. The property of Robert Freeland, Esqr. |
| LAIGH GRYFE MILL (Cotton) | Laigh Gryfe Mill Laigh Gryfe Mill Laigh Gryfe Mill |
Robert Freeland Esqr. G. [Gryfe] Castle Mr. J Buchanan, Manager David Todd, Bridge of Weir |
007.14 | A very extensive Cotton Mill, the largest in this part of the Country, with Offices, Gasometer, etc attached. The Mill is wrought by machinery. The property of R. Freeland & Co. |
| HOUSTONHEAD DAM | Houstonhead Dam Houstonhead Dam Houstonhead Dam |
Alexander Lang, "Houstonhead" David Todd, Bridge of Weir Mr. D. McLaren, Houston |
007.14 | A large dam or reservoir Constructed to supply Water by means of a "lead" to the several Mills at "Bridge of Weir". |
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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.