Volume contents
- 1 - Neilston , page 1 (start)
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- 131 - Neilston , title page
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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEILSTON PAD | Pad Pad Pad The Pad Neilston Pad Neilston Pad Neilston Pad |
Mr. Neil. Factor Mr. Anderson. Surveyor. Mr. Gibson. farmer New. Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Full [Fullertons] Gaz [Gazetteer] Ainslie's Co. [County] Map. Johnsons Co. [County] Map. |
016.10 | This is the 2nd highest hill in the ph [parish]. It is very conspicuous on account of the abruptness with which it rises; and from its summit a most extended view of the Surrounding County may be obtained. "The highest hills are Neilston pad (so called from its resemblance to a pillion) and Corkindale law which rise from 820 to 900 feet above the sea". Full. Gaz. [Fullerton's Gazetteer] |
| SNYPES | Threapland Head or Snypses. Snypes Snypes Snypes Snypes |
Mr. Gibson. pro [proprietor] Val [Valuation] Roll Estate Map Mr. Anderson. Surveyor. Johnson's Co [County] Map. |
016.10 | A farm house & outbuildings. The proprietor is Mr. Gibson, who also tenants it. (The name "snypes" is much more generally known than "Threapland Head") |
Continued entries/extra info
[Page] 115
Neilston Pad - "feature is universally known Neilston Pad, except in the immediate locality where it may termed "The Pad" only." J. B Capt. R.E. [Captain Royal Engineers]
Snype A smart blow - Jamiesons
Snyp To nip - Jamiesons.
Transcriber's notes
Extra info re Neilston Pad transcribed as extra info.
There is a table for Threapland Head but no entry on original page - however, Threpland Head is included in the entry for Snypes.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county, OS Name Books - Renfrew county - Volume 18 - Parish of Neilston, OS1/26/18
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Neilston.
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.