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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
LANGBANK Langbank
Langbank
Laigh Langbank
Mr J. Salmon factor Grk. [Greenock]
Andrew Douglas. E. Lk. [East Langbank]
James McKeller Finlayston
003.14 A dwelling house in connection with East Langbank. The property of Duncan Darroch Esqr.
WISSIE BANK Wissie Bank
Wissie Bank
Wissie Bank
Property Plan
James Stewart. factor "Freeland"
Andrew Douglas. E. [East] Langbank
003.14 A steep rocky and grassy slope extending about 16 chains.
GALLAHILL Gallahill
Gallahill
Gallahill
Mr J. Salmon. factor Grk.[Greenock]
John Finnie Occupier
Valuation Roll.
003.16 A small farm house having land etc. attached. According to the first naming Authority, the prefix Galla, is a Corruption of Gallows. There was formerly a permanent Gallows erected a short distance from here on the land of "Finlayston", the last traces of which were removed several years ago.

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