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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH CHURCH | High Church High Church High Church |
Provost R Brown Mr William Hodge Town Clerk Mr David Semple Writer |
012.13 | A large and Substantial edifice With a Grave yard Attached, beautifully Situated on rising ground off and fronting Church Hill and High Street. It is Surmounted by a loftly as well as a very handsome Spire, which is Adorned With an elegant Clock, and which Attracts the eye at a Considerable distance; there are two balconies which Surround the Spire, from the highest of them a most extensive Prospect of a beautiful Champaign is Obtained, which amply compensates for the little trouble of Ascending. Beneath, the town of Paisley branches Out in all Sides, On a Clear day, the eye can wander over an incredible Space, the lofty Benlomand, piercing the Clouds, Stands monarch of the inferior hills, and displays its Colossal form in Sublime Majesty. Was erected in 1756 at the expense of the Burgh, and from its being built on the most elevated part of the town, it was denominated the "High Church" and has a Parish assigned to it, which is named the High Church Parish. It is Said to be the largest Church in Scotland, whose Roof is unsupported by Pillars. The Clergymans Stipend is £300 P [Per] Annum, and is paid out of the funds of the Burgh, the living is in the gift of the Magistrates and [Town Council] , Contains about 1741 Sittings, Revd [Reverend] James McGregor is Minister. |
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Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county, OS Name Books - Renfrew county - Volume 19 - Town of Paisley, OS1/26/19
This volume contains information on place names found in the town of Paisley.
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.