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Lanarkshire -- Hamilton Parish

Hamilton Parish (continued) - it comes in contact with the Parish of Dalserf, in the east, the distance is exactly the same across. The Clyde forms the north & north east Boundaries for about five miles, separating it from the Parishes of Dalziel, Bothwell & Cambusnethan. After this the Parish of
Stonehouse forms the south east Boundary for a mile & a half. The Parish of Glasford forms the south & south east Boundaries. The Parish of Blantyre forms the western Boundary." New Statistical Account.
The ornamental grounds of the High & Low Parks of Hamilton Palace from a great part of the Parish. There are Iron Works at "Quarter", & extensive limestone Quarries at "Boghead" & "Burnhead". There are five lines of Turnpike Roads in the parish. The "Hamilton & Strathaven" Railway is in progress of ma[-r]ing through this Parish.

Written across columns 2-4 reads: "Note, - There is a portion of Hamilton Parish detached within the Parish of Dalziel. R.H."