Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTS [Knock Hill] | Butts Butts |
New Statistical Account Mr James Snodgrass |
008.14 | This name is not known to the present occupier of the Knock Farm nor are there any person or persons to be found to Substantiate the Authorities Quoted Mr James Snodgrass States that he was born on the Knock his fathers were for 300 years there before him and in his early days the place marked on trace was called by the name Supplied and for generations previous. |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Renfrew Parish of Renfrew
"In connection with the Same hill." (Knock-hill) it may
be added, that, on the side nearest Renfrew, the lower edge
of the hill is to this day called the "Butts", most probably as
marking a place of exercise for the practice of archery; and
thus confirming some of the preceding remarks respecting
the early state of the burgh."
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Transcriber's notes
Further detail re Butts 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.