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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERBANK | Silverbank | Valuation Roll Estate map D.Gardiner, Factor. |
010.03 | A small colliery village on the side of the Glasgow and Hamilton Turnpike Road. The name is taken from the coal pit near it, but is now so generally applied to both coal pit & houses that it may be said to have more reference now to the houses than the pit. Lessee J.Fairie Esqr. The property of the Duke of Hamilton. |
| WELLSHOT QUARRY | Wellshot Quarry 'Freestone' | Valuation Roll D. Gardiner, factor. Gavin Wilson, Foreman. |
010.08 | A large Freestone quarry the south side of which is being continually changed by working in that direction. It has been in use about 20 years & is expected to last for a considerable time yet. There are between 20 & 40 men constantly employed in it. There is a Smithy & Offices at the entrance to the Quarry. Wrought by & the property of His Grace the Duke of Hamilton & Brandon. |
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