Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KING'S INCH | King's Inch King's Inch King's Inch The King's Inch The King's Inch |
Mr Sinclair Factor George Hutcheson T [Town] clerk Mr J Stewart New Statistical Account Old Statistical Account |
008.11 | This name is applicable to the whole of the policies of Elderslie House Stretching eastward from Pudzeoch Burn South Side of the Clyde, it is generally Supposed that in the days of the Royal family of Stewart that this place was Surrounded by water |
| ELDERSLIE HOUSE | Elderslie House Elderslie House Elderslie House Eldersly House |
Mr Sinclair Factor George Hutcheson Mr J Stewart. New Statistical Account |
008.11 | A superior dwelling house with ornamental ground attached the property of and occupied by A A Spiers Esq It was built in 1777-82. Ful. [Fullerton's] Gazette. |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Renfrew Parish of Renfrew
The King's Inch - "Close by Renfrew are the domains of Elderslie, formerly an
island, and bearing the name of The King's Inch." - N. Stat. Acct. [New Statistical Account]
See description of Castle."
Transcriber's notes
Further details re The King's Inch added as extra info.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county, OS Name Books - Renfrew county - Volume 21 - Parish of Renfrew, OS1/26/21
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Renfrew.
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.