Renfrewshire volume 10

Page List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks Continued entries/extra info
OS1/26/10/1 DARGAVEL BURN Dargavel Burn Dargavel Burn Dargavell Burn Formakin Burn Formakin Burn Black. Burn Black. Burn James Young North Cooks John Jackson Reilly Lizards County Map William Wilson Town Croft Thomas Laird Midglaw Mr. D. McLaren "Houston" S.F.[subfactor] William Kirkwood Netherfield. 007.01 A stream flowing out of the Parishs of Erskine and Kilmalcolm and joins this Parish at its North-western extremity. Continues in its course in an almost easterly direction forming the Parish Boundary in its centre. between Erskine and Houston. After several windings enters the "River Gryfe", near Houston Station.
OS1/26/10/1 WHINNY HILL Whinny Hill Whinny Hill Whinny Hill William Watson. "West Glen" Thomas Laird Mid Glen John Laird "Yetston" 007.10 An elevated portion of uncultivated Rocky ground covered with Whins and Heath. The property of Boyd Alexander Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/3 PARK GLEN Park Glen Park Glen Park Glen Gavan Scott Barochan Ho. [House] John Laird Yetston William Watson West Glen 007.02; 007.03 A steep narrow valley Chiefly Confined within the limits of the Wood bearing the same name, and extending along the Parish Boundary.
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OS1/26/10/4 CRAIG MUIR Craig Muir Craig Muir Craig Muir Thomas Laird, Mid Glen William Watson West Glen John Laird Yetston 007.02 A portion of bare rocky ground on the farm of "Mid Glen". The property of Boyd Alexander Esq., "Balochmoil"
OS1/26/10/4 MID GLEN Mid Glen Mid Glen Mid Glen Thomas Laird Occupier William Watson, West Glen John Laird Yetston 007.02 A good farm house having offices and land attached. The property of Boyd Alexander Esqr. No feature can be shown here.
OS1/26/10/4 YETSTON Yetston Yetston Yetston John Laird Occupier Estate Plan Thomas Laird Mid Glen 007.10 An old farm house having offices and land etc. attached. The property of Boyd Alexander.
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OS1/26/10/5 PARKGLEN WOOD Parkglen Wood Parkglen Wood Parkglen Wood Gavan Scott, N.R. Barochan Ho. [House] James Wilson, Boghall J. Burnett, Hawkhouse 007.03 A natural wood extending along the Parish Boundary between Erskine and Houston. On the Barochan Estate
OS1/26/10/5 MEIKLEFIELD Meiklefield Meiklefield Meiklefield Matthew Jackson, Occupier James Wilson, Boghall Gavan Scott, Barochan 007.03 A farm house having Offices & land attached. The property of Boyd Alexander Esqr.
OS1/26/10/5 NETHER MILL (Corn) Nether Mill Nether Mill Nether Mill James Weir Occr. [Occupier] Valuation Roll James Wilson Boghall 007.03 A Corn Mill worked by means of a Water wheel having in connection a Dam also a dwelling house. The Mill has not been in use for some time.
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OS1/26/10/6 BOGHALL Boghall Boghall Boghall James Wilson Occr. [Occupier] Property Map Valuation Roll. 007.03 A good farm house with Offices and land attached. The property of Boyd Alexander, Esq
OS1/26/10/6 HARDGATE T.P. Hardgate T.P. [Toll Pike] Hardgate T.P. Hardgate T.P. Hardgate Toll James Wilson Boghall William Broadie. Occr. [Occupier] James Weir Nether Mill Valuation Roll. 007.03 A Check bar on the Turnpike Road between "Houston" and "Erskine". Under the care of the Trustees.
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OS1/26/10/7 CAMP ['Killallan Old Church'] Killallan Old Church Killallan Old Church Killallan Old Church Killallan Old Kirk Camp John Park "Killallan" John Holmes "Muirhouse" Mr. D. McLaren S. facr. Subfactor] Houston Estate Map. Date. 1790 Observation. 007.05 The site of possibly the oldest church in the Parish. There is no mention made of it in any of the Written records; it is, however, known as such by the authorities here quoted, together with many others in the Parish, and to confirm the testimony still more, it is shown in the Estate Plan belonging to the Trustees of the late A. A. Speirs. Dated 1790.
OS1/26/10/7 [page] 7 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: After 'the oldest church in the parish' the writer originally had 'of an almost octagonal shape with a square indistinctly tracable in the inside', but this has been crossed out in red, presumably by J.C.G. Note: "The Kirk of Killallan is still standing (in 1791) and the roof entire. The heritors were empowered, by the decreet of annexation, to sell the Manse, which was a bad house, and the glebe, to enable them to build a church at Houstown, sufficient to accomodate the inhabitants of both parishes." Old Statistical Acct. [Account] The above has reference only to "St Fillan's Church" which see. J.C.G. This is evidently a camp & from its construction I shd. [should] suppose it Danish. The rampart is perfect - steep on the S. [South] and eastern sides. It is a perfect circle. Entrance on the north side. The tradition in the county is that the Romans had a church here. J.C.G.
OS1/26/10/8 MUIRHOUSE PLANTATION Muirhouse Plantation Muirhouse Plantation Muirhouse Plantation John Holmes, Muirhouse Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] Factor Duncan Campbell Wood Ranger 007.05 A mixed plantation of fir and forest trees, on the estate of the late A. A. Speirs Esqr. "Elderslie".
OS1/26/10/8 MUIRHOUSE Muirhouse Muirhouse Muirhouse Windyhill Windyhill Estate plan Mr D. McLaren S. [Sub] Factor John Holmes, Occupier Thomas Laird Mid Glen William Watson West Glen 007.05 A small dwelling house on the farm of High Lawfield. The property of the Trustees of the late A. A. Speirs.
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OS1/26/10/9 ELPHISTON Elphiston Elphiston Elphiston Mr. D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor Alexander Laird Occupier John Watson West Glen 007.06 A farm house having offices and land etc. attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs Esqr.
OS1/26/10/9 ELPHISTON WOOD Elphiston Wood Elphiston Wood Elphiston Wood Mr. D. McLaren. S. [Sub] factor Alexander Laird. "Elphiston" Duncan Campbell "Wood Ranger" 007.06 A very extensive wood of fir and forest trees. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs. Esqr. "Elderslie",
OS1/26/10/9 WEST GLEN West Glen West Glen West Glen John Watson, Occupier Alexander Laird "Elphiston" Thomas Laird Midglen 007.06 A good farm house having offices and land etc. attached. The property of Mr. Boyd Alexander.
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OS1/26/10/10 MUIRTON Muirton Muirton Muirton Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor James Lang, Shovelbread Alexander Laird "Elphiston" 007.06 A good farm house having Offices and land etc. attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/10 CORSLIEHILLS (Ruin) Corsliehills Corsliehills Corsliehills Mr D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor James Lang "Shovelbread" Alexander Laird Elphiston 007.06 A ruin of what was formerly a farm steading. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr. "Elderslie"
OS1/26/10/10 CORSLIEHILLS PLANTATION Corsliehills Plantation Corsliehills Plantation Corsliehills Plantation Mr. D. McLaren, Houston James lang, "Shovelbread" Duncan Campbell, Woodranger Houston 007.06 A plantation of fir ad forest trees on the Esate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr. "Elderslie".
OS1/26/10/10 HIGH LAWFIELD High Lawfield High Lawfield High Lawfield John Laird Occupier Mr. D. McLaren Houston Alexander Laird "Elphiston" 007.06 A good farm house having Offices and land attached etc. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/11 LAIGH LAWFIELD Laigh Lawfield Laigh Lawfield Laigh Lawfield John Laird, High Lawfield Mr. D. McLaren Houston James Lang "Shovelbread" 007.06 An old dwelling house with garden and Offices attached - on the farm of High Lawfield
OS1/26/10/11 NORTH BARLOGAN PLANTATION North Barlogan Plantation North Barlogan Plantation North Barlogan Plantation Mr. D. McLaren Houston John Laird High Lawfield Duncan Campbell Wood Ranger 007.06 A plantation of fir and forest trees on the farm "Barlogan". The Property of the late A. A. Speirs, Esq.
OS1/26/10/11 KILLALLAN Killallan Killallan Killallan John Park Occupier Valuation Roll Mr. D. McLaren, S.F. [Sub Factor] Houston 007.06 A good farm house having Offices and land attached - on the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esq.
OS1/26/10/11 KIRKTON Kirkton Kirkton Kirkton James Scott, Occupier John Park, Killallan Valuation Roll 007.06 A good farm house having Offices and land etc. attached. The property of the late A. A. Speirs Esq.
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OS1/26/10/12 ST FILLAN'S CHURCH (In Ruins) Fillan's Church St. Fillan's Church Killallan Church Killallan Church Killallan Church Old Church of Killallan Gazetteer of Scotland Chalmers Caledonia John Park, "Killallan" James Scott "Kirkton" Crawfurds His.[History] of Renfrew 007.06 The ruins of what was formerly the "Parish Church" of Killallan before the Parish became united to Houston. Everything connected with this old edifice has been removed or decayed nothing now remains but the bare walls. There is a Burial Ground surrounding the Church, still used, enclosed by [a] wall 5 feet high. It appears, from "Crawfurd's History of Renfrew", that this Church was [a] dependency of the Monastry of Peasley, from the year 1225. "Chalmers" calls it St. Fillan's Church, which statement is supported in a great measure by Fullarton in his "Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland".
OS1/26/10/12 [page] 12 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: There must be two or more additions J.C.G. Note: "The ancient church of Kilallan was dedicated to Saint Fillan, and was named, from him, Kilfillan, which was softened into Kilillan, and Kilellan; and the modern form of this name is Kilallan." Chalmers' Caledonia vol. 3. p.837 Note: "The kirk of Killallan is still standing and the roof entire. The heritors were empowered by the decreet of annexation, to sell the Manse, which was a bad house, and the glebe, to enable them to build a Church at Houston, sufficient to accomodate the inhabitants of both parishes." Old Statistical Account
OS1/26/10/13 ST FILLAN'S SEAT St. Fillan's Seat St. Fillan's Seat Fillan's Seat Fillan's Seat Chalmers' Caledonia John Park Killallan Imp. [Imperial] Gazetteer of Scotland. John Holmes "Muirhouse" 007.06 A very remarkable stone about 6 chains east of the "Old Church" on the side of the Public road. There is a hollow on the south west side of it in the form of a chair or seat.
OS1/26/10/13 KIRKTON PLANTATION Kirkton Plantation Kirkton Plantation Kirkton Plantation Mr. D. McLaren Sub-factor Duncan Campbell, W. [Wood] Ranger James Scott, Kirkton 007.06 A plantation of fir and forest trees - on the Estate of the late A. A. Speirs, Esqr. "Elderslie"
OS1/26/10/13 [page] 13 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note St Fillan's Seat; "In the vicinity of the church, there is a lone stone, with a hollow in the middle, which is called Saint Fillan's Seat" - Chalmers' Caledonia vol. 3, p.837.
OS1/26/10/14 ST FILLAN'S WELL St. Fillan's Well St. Fillan's Well Fillan's Well Fillan's Well Chalmers Caledonia John Park "Killallan" Imp. [Imperial] Gazetteer of Scotland John Holmes "Muirhouse" 007.06 A remarkable spring issuing from under a rock. This well was partly filled up with stones about the end of the 17 Century.
OS1/26/10/14 SHOVELBREAD DAM Shovelbread Dam Shovelbread Dam Shovelbread Dam James Lang "Shovelbread" Mr. D. McLaren, Sub-factor James Scott, "Kirkton" 007.06 Constructed Several Years ago for supplying water to the several Mills which were in the vicinity.
OS1/26/10/14 [page] 14 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: St Fillan's Well "In the vicinity of the church, there is a large stone, with a hollow in the middle, which is called Saint Fillan's Seat; and near to that, there is a spring of water, called Saint Fillan's Well, which was formerly, in great repute, for its sanative virtues:" Chalmers' Caledonia, vol 3 page 837.
OS1/26/10/15 HOGS BURN Hogs Burn Hogs Burn Hogs Burn James Lang, Shovelbread John Park, "Killallan" Thomas White "Chapel". 007.06 This stream rises immediately out of "Shovelbraid Dam", flows in an almost South easterly course to its junction with "Barochan Burn" near the "Chapel" farm.
OS1/26/10/15 HOUSTON BURN Houston Burn Houston Burn Houston Burn William Arrol, Esq. Butts Ho. [House] Walter King Woodend John Laird "High Lawfield" 007.06 This burn rises immediately out of an old Dam and Marsh on the farm of High Lawfield, flows in a South easterly direction to the village of Houston, then in an almost easterly course to its junction with the "River Gryfe" near "Fulwood".
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OS1/26/10/16 SHOVELBREAD Shovelbread Shovelbread Shovelboard Shovelbraid Mr. D. McLaren Sub-factor James Lang, Occupier Valuation Roll Voters list 007.06 A good farm house having Offices] and land etc. attached - on the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs Esqr.
OS1/26/10/16 WREAS PLANTATION Wreas Plantation Wreas Plantation Wreas Plantation Mr. D. McLaren Subfactor John Laird, "Wreas" Duncan Campbell W.R. [Wood Ranger] 007.06 A large Plantation of fir and forest trees - on the estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/16 WREAS Wreas Wreas Wrase Wrase Mr. D. McLaren Houston Estate Map Valuation Roll Voters list 007.06 A good farm house having Offices and land attached on the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs Esqr. of "Elderslie"
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OS1/26/10/17 HADDOCKSTON Haddockston Haddockston Haddockston Estate Map Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. [House] Robert Barr, Occ. [Occupier] 007.07 A good farm house with Offices and land attached - on the Estate of the late W. Fleming, Esqr. Barochan
OS1/26/10/17 CORSLIE Corslie Corslie Corslie Corslie Estate map James Jackson, Occ. [Occupier] Gavan Scott Barochan County Map 007.07 A farm house having land and Offices etc. attached - on the Estate of the late W. Fleming, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/17 TOWNCROFT Towncroft Towncroft Towncroft Estate Map Valuation Roll William Wilson 007.07 A good farm house having Offices and land attached. The property of Boyd Alexander, Esq.
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OS1/26/10/18 BAROCHAN Barochan Barochan Barochan Barrochan Estate Map Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. [House] Robert Inglis, Barochan Mill County Map 007.07 A few dwelling houses in good repair with Corn Mill and Smithy etc. - on the Estate of the late William Fleming, Esq.
OS1/26/10/18 BAROCHAN MILL Barochan Mill Barochan Mill Barochan Mill Estate Map Valuation Roll Robert Inglis Occupier 007.07 A Corn Mill worked by means of a Water wheel. In good repair On the Estate of William Fleming, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/18 TREWSHEAD COTTAGE Trewshead Cottage Trewshead Cottage Trewshead Cottage Estate Map Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. [House] William Wilson, Towncroft 007.07 A small cottage with garden etc. attached - On the Estate of the late William Fleming, Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/19 NORTH BRAE North Brae North Brae North Brae Gavan Scott Barochan Ho. [House] J. Burnett, Hawkhouse James Wilson, Boghall 007.07 A Steep Slope extending more than 27 chains through a Plantation of fir and forest trees.
OS1/26/10/19 NORTHBRAE PLANTATION Northbrae Plantation Northbrae Plantation Northbrae Plantation Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. [House] J. Burnett, Hawkshouse James Wilson, Boghall 007.07 A plantation of fir and forest trees extending along North Brae, from which it bears the name - on Barochan Estate
OS1/26/10/19 SWINES GLEN Swines Glen Swines Glen Swines Glen Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. House] J. Burnett, Hawkhouse William Wilson, "Towncroft" 007.07 A hollow between two Portions of rising ground. This feature extends about 20 Chains in length.
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OS1/26/10/20 SWINESGLEN PLANTATION Swinesglen Plantation Swinesglen Plantation Swinesglen Plantation Gaven Scott Wood Ranger J. Burnett, Hawkhouse William Wilson Towncroft 007.07 A Plantation of fir and forest trees. Named from the glen in which it is situated.
OS1/26/10/20 BAROCHANCROSS Barochancross Barochancross Barochancross James Fulton Occupier Estate Map William Wilson, Towncroft 007.07 A good farm house with Offices and land attached. Named from the Cross situated South east of the house.
OS1/26/10/20 STABBILEE Stabbilee Stabbilee Stabbilee Stabilies Mr. D. McLaren, Subfactor Thomas Weir, Occupier William Wilson Towncroft County Map 007.07 A farm house with Offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/21 BAROCHAN CROSS Barochan Cross Barochan Cross Barochan Cross Barochan Cross Crawfurds History of Renfrew Gazetteer of Scotland Walter King Esqr. Woodend William Arrol, Esq. Butts House 007.07 This is applicable to a stone cross Situated on an eminence about 9 chains east of the farm Steading of that name. It stands upon a pedestal about 3 feet. The cross, including the pedestal, stands about 11 or 12 feet high. There are indentations in the stone which are supposed to be marks or hieroglyphies, but so much defaced that they cannot be tracable. Walter King and others, suppose that a battle took place here between the Scotts and Danes in which the latter were defeated, and that the Cross was erected by the former in commemoration of the event. Crawfurd, in his History of Renfrew, calls it a "Danish Stone, which is called Barochan Cross, full of wreathed work, such as lions and other wild beasts". These would be difficult to decipher. J.A.
OS1/26/10/21 [page] 21 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Barochan Cross; On the Site of Old Barochan House. G.T. JCG. Note: "In the barony of Barochan, and on the side of the public road, stood an ancient cross, about 11 or 12 feet high, set in a large pedestal of undrest stone. The cross had been neatly hewn, with much wreathed carving on all sides. No letters appear on it; It is much defaced with ruin and storm. In a square part of the front are two rows of small images; in the upper row there are 4 with garments to their feet, and 4 in the under row: Each seem to hold in their left hand, a club over their shoulders, that is thickest at the far end. In a square on the back part there are also two rows of small figures, 4 in each row, much defaced, and coarsely executed: But when, by whom, or on what occasion it was created, there is no record or tradition. Some call it a [continued on p. 22]
OS1/26/10/21A [page] 21A County of Renfrew Parish of Houston [Continued from page 21: "Appendix III. "Barochan Cross". Semple is the only individual to our knowledge who has alluded to this singular monument. In his continuation of Crawfurd's Hist. [History] of Renfrew that single hearted and painstaking man States "A few score yards South from this place ("Barochan Mill") Stands a Danish Stone, which is called Barochan Cross, being full of wreathed work, such as lions, and other wild beasts, but no letters are legible. (The cross above mentioned was lately removed by Malcolm Fleming Esq. the present proprietor to a neighbouring hill, where the old mansion house of Barochan formerly stood. Stat: [Statistical] Act: [Account] Vol I p. 326. Vide Houston & Kilallan.) In the Barony of Barochan, and on the side of the Public Road stood an ancient cross about 11 or 12 feet high, set in a large pedestal of undressed stone" Extracted from Hamilton's Lanark and Renfrew published by the Maitland Club 1831.
OS1/26/10/22 [page] 22 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Danish Cross: It formerly stood at the Cross roads about 11 chains north-west of its present position, but was removed some years ago by the Mr Fleming of Barochan, to this place. It now marks the Site of the "Old House of Barochan". [Barochan Cross Continued] "Danish cross: Perhaps it might be intended as a devotional cross for travellers." "The cross above mentioned was lately removed by Malcolm Fleming, Esqr. the present proprietor, to a neighbouring hill, where the old mansionhouse of Barochan formerly stood. This house is reported to have been burnt by the English, probably in the reign of King Edward, and on his invasion of Scotland." Old Statistical Account "From the castle of Houstoun, about a mile towards the north, lie the house and barony of Barochan, the seat of, & whence, an ancient family of the name of Fleming take designation." Crawfurd's History. This has reference to Barochan House - which see. J.C.G.
OS1/26/10/23 SWANISTON Swaniston Swaniston Swaniston Mr. D. McLaren. S.F. [Sub Factor] Houston Robert Shearer Occr. [Occupier] James Fulton. Barochan 007.07 Two small dwelling houses in good repair on the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs Esqr.
OS1/26/10/23 COMLIE COTTAGE Comlie Cottage Comlie Cottage Comlie Cottage Robert Shearer, Swaniston Gavan Scott, Barochan J. Burnet, Hawkhouse 007.07 A small uninhabited cottage, the greater Part is left standing, the remainder is a ruin.
OS1/26/10/23 OAKBELT PLANTATION Oakbelt Plantation Oakbelt Plantation Oakbelt Plantation Gavan Scott, Barochan J. Burnett, Hawkhouse Robert Shearer, Swaniston 007.07 A narrow strip of planting composed of young Oak and fir trees - south of Barochan Hill.
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OS1/26/10/24 HAWKHOUSE Hawkhouse Hawkhouse Hawkhouse J. Burnet, Occupier Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. [House] William Wilson, Towncroft 007 A small Cottage in connection with the grounds of Barochan in good repair.
OS1/26/10/24 BACKLEATHER WOOD Backleather Wood Backleather Wood Backleather Wood Gavan Scott, W. [Wood] Ranger J. Burnett, Hawkhouse William Wilson, Towncroft 007.07 A natural Copse wood. Planted through time with fir trees. It appears to have been more extensive at one time.
OS1/26/10/24 BAROCHAN HILL Barochan Hill Barochan Hill Barochan Hill Estate Map Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. [House] William Wilson, Towncroft 007.07 An elevated portion of pasture ground north of Barochan House.
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OS1/26/10/25 BAROCHAN HOUSE Barochan House Barochan House Barochan House Barochan House Barochan House Barochan House Estate Map Gazetteer of Scotland William Arrol Esq. Houston Gavan Scott W.R. [Wood Ranger] Barochan Ho. [House] J. Hamilton Barochan House Craufurds History of Renfrew 007.07 An excellent Mansion house surrounded by wood. Plantations, Gardens, Ornamental or Pleasure grounds and Offices. The residence of the Misses Fleming. The Oldest part of the Mansion is a Square Tower, situated about the centre and forms a very conspicuous portion of the building. There is an ascent in the inside by means of winding stairs of stone to the top, and is elevated above the rest of the building 20 feet or thereabouts. It is not clearly known when this Tower was erected, but it is generally believed to be more than 500 years old, and no doubt connected with the Old Mansion house of Barochan which was situated on a neighbouring height to the east. (See Gazetteer, and Description of Barochan Cross, also Craufurds Hist. [History] of Renfrew.) The next in point of age are the wings north and east of the Tower. The exterior walls are marked on trace in strong
OS1/26/10/25 [page] 25 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: "On the northeast of this parish is the estate of Barochan, with an old Mansionhouse pleasantly Situated upon a hill, and well sheltered with wood. This estate belongs to a very ancient family, named Fleming, who occur so far back as the reign of Alexander III." Fullerton's Gazetteer.
OS1/26/10/26 BAROCHAN BURN Barochan Burn Barochan Burn Barochan Burn William Wilson, Towncroft Gavan Scott, W.R. [Wood Ranger] Barochan Ho. [House] Mr. D. McLaren, Houston 007.07 A stream named from the "Dam" Situated at "Barochan", flows in a South-easterly direction to its junction with "Houston Burn", about 2 chains east of "North Mains".
OS1/26/10/26 [page] 26 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Barochan House [Continued] firm lines, those in the interior are rotten. These walls are of massive structure being nearly 5 feet broad. There is a date (1689) cut in stone on the South Side of the east wing. This is supposed to be the date when the mansion was [] far completed. The remaining Portions have been added during the last 30 years. These particulars have been gathered from Mr. Hamilton, one of the authorities quoted.
OS1/26/10/27 NORTH CROOKS North Crooks North Crooks North Crooks James Young, Occupier Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho [House] Thomas Weddell "South Crooks" 007.08 A good farm house having Offices and land attached. The property of Barochan Estate.
OS1/26/10/27 SOUTH CROOKS South Crooks South Crooks South Crooks James Young, N. [North] Crooks Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho [House] Thomas Waddell, Occupier 007.08 A farm house having Offices and land attached - on the Estate of Barochan.
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OS1/26/10/28 REILLY Reilly Reilly Reilly John Jackson Occupier Gavan Scott Barochan Ho. [House] Valuation Roll 007.08 A good farm house having offices and land attached, on the Estate of Barochan.
OS1/26/10/28 BAROCHAN MOSS Barochan Moss Barochan Moss Barochan Moss Estate Map Gavan Scott Barochan John Jackson "Reilly". 007.07 A tract of mossy ground on the Estate of Barochan. A considerable portion of this Moss has been reclaimed during the last few years.
OS1/26/10/28 [page] 28 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Reilly; Reill - A turmoil - Jamieson
OS1/26/10/29 HOUSTON BURN Houston Burn Houston Burn Houston Burn Ainslie's County Map Mr. W. King, Builder, "Houston" William Arroll, Esq. Butt's Ho. [House] 007.06 A stream rising on the farm of "Lawfield", flows in a South Easterly course to "Houston" Village, thence in an Easterly direction to its junction with the "River Gryfe" on "Fulwood" farm.
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OS1/26/10/31 NORTH BARLOGAN North Barlogan North Barlogan North Barlogan Barlogan Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren S.F. [Sub Factor] Houston James Lang, South Botherickfd [Botherickfield] County Map 007.10 An old farm house with offices etc. attached, a portion of which is in ruins. On the Estate of the late A. A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/31 WEST BARLOGAN (Ruin) West Barlogan West Barlogan West Barlogan West Barlogan Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren James Lang, S. [South] Botherickfd [Botherickfield] County Map 007.10 The ruins of what was formerly a farm steading. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/31 NEWCOVER PLANTATION Newcover Plantation Newcover Plantation Newcover Plantation Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Subfactor] Houston D. Campbell, Wood Ranger Houston Alexander Laird, S. [South] Barlogan 007.10 A large Plantation of fir and forest trees. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
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OS1/26/10/32 WITCHMOSS PLANTATION Witchmoss Plantation Witchmoss Plantation Witchmoss Plantation Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Subfactor] Houston D. Campbell, Wood Ranger Houston James Lang, S. [South] Botherickfield 007.10 A mixed plantation of fir and forest trees. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of Elderslie.
OS1/26/10/32 LITTLE BARFILLAN Little Barfillan Little Barfillan Little Barfillan Barfillan Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Subfactor] Houston William Nairn, "Ennelly" County Map 007.10 The ruins of what was formerly a farm steading. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of "Elderslie".
OS1/26/10/32 ENNELLY Ennelly Ennelly Ennelly Mr. D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor William Nairn, Occupier James Lang S. [South] Botherickfd.[Botherickfield] 007.10 A good farm house with offices and land attached. The property in trust of the late A.A. Speirs.
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OS1/26/10/33 MASHINGTON (Ruin) Mashington Mashington Mashington Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Subfactor] Houston Robert Caldwell, E. [East] Barfillan 007.10 The ruins of what was formerly a farm steading. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs
OS1/26/10/33 EAST BARFILLAN East Barfillan East Barfillan East Barfillan East Barfillan Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor Robert Caldwell, Occr. [Occupier] County Map 007.10 A good farm house with offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs. The farm steading of North Barfillan has been removed.
OS1/26/10/33 MID BARFILLAN (Ruin) Mid Barfillan Mid Barfillan Mid Barfillan Estate Plan Mr. D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor Robert Caldwell, East Barn. [Barfillan] 007.10 The ruin of what was formerly a farm steading. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
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OS1/26/10/34 SOUTH BARLOGAN South Barlogan South Barlogan South Barlogan South Barlogan Valuation Roll Alexander Laird, Occ. [Occupier] Mr. D. McLaren, S.f [Subfactor] Houston County Map 007.10 A good farm house with offices and land etc attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/34 BARLOGAN PLANTATION Barlogan Plantation Barlogan Plantation Barlogan Plantation Mr. D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor Houston Alexander Laird, S. [South] Barlogan D. Campbell, Wood Ranger, Houston 007.10 A mixed plantation, mostly young trees. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of "Elderslie".
OS1/26/10/34 SCART PLANTATION Scart Plantation Scart Plantation Scart Plantation Mr. D. McLaren S.f [Subfactor] Houston Alexander Laird S. [South] Barlogan D. Campbell, Woodranger, Hn. [Houston] 007.10 A very large Plantation chiefly Fir Trees. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/34 [page] 34 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Scart Plantation; Scrat, Skratt - A megre mean-looking person. Scrat - A rut, a scratch or scart. Jamieson
OS1/26/10/35 NORTH BOTHERICKFIELD North Botherickfield North Botherickfield North Botherickfield N. [North] Bodrickfield Mr D. McLaren, S.F. [Subfactor] Houston William Lang, Occr. [Occupier] James Lang, S. [South] Botherickfield 007.10 A farm Steading having Offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/35 EAST BOTHERICKFIELD (Ruin) East Botherickfield East Botherickfield East Botherickfield William Lang, North Botherd. [Botherickfield] James Lang, S. [South] Botherickfield Mr D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor 007.10 The ruin of what was formerly a farm steading. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/35 SOUTH BOTHERICKFIELD South Botherickfield South Botherickfield South Botherickfield William Lang, North Botherd. [Botherickfield] James Lang, S. [South] Botherickfield Mr D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor 007.10 A good farm house having Offices and land etc. attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/35 BOTHERICKFIELD PLANTATION Botherickfield Plantation Botherickfield Plantation Botherickfield Plantation Mr D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor D. Campbell, Woodranger James Lang, South Botherickfd. [Botherickfield] 007.10 A plantation of chiefly Fir Trees. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, of "Elderslie".
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OS1/26/10/37 ROBERTYARD (Ruin) Robertyard Robertyard Robinyard Robertyard Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Subfactor] Houston Thomas Whyte, Chapel Estate Map County Map 007.11 A ruin of what was formerly a farmsteading. On the estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/37 LOW WOOD Low Wood Low Wood Low Wood G. Scott, Wood Ranger "Barochan" D. Campbell Wood Ranger Houston Thomas White Chapel 007.11 A wood of fir and forest trees. Of late years this wood has been considerably reduced from its original size. On the Estate of the late W. Fleming of "Barochan".
OS1/26/10/37 WATERLEE Waterlee Waterlee Waterlee Waterlee Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] facr. [subfactor] Hn. [Houston] John Paterson, Occupier County Map 007.11 A good farm house with offices and land etc. attached. The property of the late A.A. Speirs.
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OS1/26/10/38 RAVENSHAUGH Ravenshaugh Ravenshaugh Ravenshaw Ravenshaw Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S.facr. [subfactor] Houston Valuation Roll County Map 007.11 A dwelling house in good repair with Offices and Kennels attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/38 NORTH MOUND North Mound North Mound North Mound Walter King, Builder, WoodEnd Mr. D. McLaren S.fac. [Subfactor] Houston John Barbour, Houston 007.11 A small circular mound planted with forest trees. The ground within the inclosure is paved with small stones. This is one of the Mounts attested to in the Old Stat: [Statistical] Acct. [Account] where a number of warriors encamped who were opposed to those who took up their position at the "South Mound"] See description of "South Mound".
OS1/26/10/38 [page] 38 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: North Mound - See South Mound. J.C.G. It has more the appearance of the place were the warriors were interred than of a camp. J.C.G.
OS1/26/10/39 HOUSTON BLEACHWORKS Houston Bleach Works Houston Bleach Works Houston Bleach Works Ravenshaw Bleach Works Mr. D. McLaren, Houston John Paterson, Waterlee Mr. Arrol, J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butts House Valuation Roll 007.11 This building is of moderate size, and in the form of a Square, with two small additions on the South side. There is a Water Wheel on the North side for propelling the machinery. A Dam, and Bleach fields, in which there are several Small leads, almost equidistant and parallel to each other, for conveying the water to assist the works. These works when in opperation employ a number of hands. Of late they have ceased, but there is a prospect of their again reviving. The works are under the Controll and management of Mr. J. Carlisle.
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OS1/26/10/40 HOUSTONFIELD Houstonfield Houstonfield Houstonfield Houstounfield Mr. D. McLaren, Sub facr. [factor] Houston John Paterson, Waterlee James Paterson, Houston Voters list 007.11 An excellent dwelling house with offices and garden etc. attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/40 GREENHILL Greenhill Greenhill Greenhill Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, Sub facr. [factor] Hn. Houston Robert Paterson, Occupier 007.11 A good farm house with Offices and land attached, The property of the Trustees of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/40 BOGSTON HILL Bogston Hill Bogston Hill Bogston Hill Mr. D. McLaren Sub facr. [factor] Houston Mr. W. Arrol J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butts House James Paterson Houston 007.11 An elevated portion of pasture ground South of Houston Village. Extent defined on Traces.
OS1/26/10/40 POST OFFICE [Houston] Post Office Post Office Post Office Mr. Matthew King, Postmaster Mr. W. Arrol, Butts House James Paterson, Houston 007.11 In Houston Village. There is one delivery every day, in this Office, at 8 a.m., and one despatch, at 3 p.m. [] Johnstone. The letters are conveyed on foot.
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OS1/26/10/41 VILLAGE HALL [Houston] Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall Village Hall Mr. M. King, Postmaster Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Mr. W. Arrol, J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butt's House James Paterson Houston 007.11 A Plain Stone building. This building was, at one time, in Compartments forming dwelling houses, it afterwards became one, and Chosen by the Inhabitants as a place for Public Assemblys. There is a committee appointed for management.
OS1/26/10/41 BLACK BULL INN [Houston] Black Bull Inn Black Bull Inn Black Bull Inn Black Bull Inn Black Bull Inn John Todd, Occupier James Paterson, Houston Mr. D. McLaren Houston Mr. W. Arrol J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butts Ho. [House] 007.11 A house of General Accommodation for travellers, in Houston Village
OS1/26/10/41 CROSS KEYS P.H. [Houston] Cross Keys P.H. [Public House] Cross Keys P.H. [Public House] Cross Keys P.H. [Public House] William Stewart Occupier House Sign John Todd, Black Bull Inn 007.11 A Public House in Houston Village. The property of Mr. Arrol.
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OS1/26/10/42 ST PETER'S WELL St. Peter's Well St. Peter's Well St. Peter's Well St. Peter's Well Peter's Well Peter's Well Peter's Well Chalmers Caledonia Mr. William Arrol, J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butts Ho. [House] Robert Paterson Greenhill Old Statistical Acct. [Account] James Paterson Houston Thomas White Houston Matthew Sterret, Houston 007.11 A copious spring of excellent water, partially protected by an old but substantial wall. It has a very ancient appearance. Little is known about it, except from its proximity with the Ancient church of Houston (a portion of which is yet standing) dedicated to Saint Peter, it may be supposed to be in Connection with and named after it.
OS1/26/10/42 NORTH STREET [Houston] North Street North Street North Street Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Mr. M. King, Postmaster James Paterson, Houston 007.11 This street is named from its situation, being on the north side of the village. It is about 16 Chs. [Chains] long, and is made public to the east where it meets the Ph. [Parish] road. New houses on both sides are quite modern.
OS1/26/10/42 [page] 42 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: St. Peter's Well - "A copious spring of excellent water, near the church, is called Saint Peter's Well." Chalmers Caledonia Note: There is a well at a little distance, on the north west of the church, called St. Peters Well; it is covered with a wall of cut freestone, arched in the roof in Old Statistical Account Vol. 1 Page 316.
OS1/26/10/43 CHURCH [part of St Peter's] Church Church Church Church Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay "Houston" Revd. [Reverend] William Douglas, "Bridge of Wier" Mr. Arrol, Esqr. J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butts House Walter King, Builder, Woodend 007.11 A Substantial Stone building of modern Architecture with Turret or Bellfry attached on the top, at the South-west side: surrounded by a wall which encloses a "Burial Ground". This Church, which is the Established one of the Parish, appears to have been renew'd about the year 1768, shortly before the parishes of Houston and Killallan were united. A part of the Ancient Church of Houston; Dedicated to St. Peter, as mentioned in "Chalmers Caledonia", occupies a portion of the East wing of this Church. Extent shown on Traces. It is now used as the "Session house". Mr. Walter King, Builder and Architect, from his knowledge, considers this portion to be very Ancient, the style of Architecture (which is Gothic) being different from that chosen in the construction of the remainder of the building. The walls are also stronger, being more than 4 feet broad. Owing to alterations made, the flooring of this part has been raised 6 or 8 feet above the level of the ground floor of the Church. It was within this place, and beneath the present flooring, where the remains of many of the Houstonic family were enterred. over
OS1/26/10/43 ST PETER'S CHURCH St. Peter's Church St. Peter's Church Peter's Church Peter's Church Chapel of Houston Peter's Chapel Peter's Chapel Chalmers Caledonia Walter King, Builder, Woodend J. Barbour, Houston Thomas White "Chapel" Crawfurds History of Renfrew Matthew Sterret, Avenue Cottage James Paterson, Houston 007.11 A Substantial Stone building of modern Architecture with Turret or Bellfry attached on the top, at the South-west side: surrounded by a wall which encloses a "Burial Ground". This Church, which is the Established one of the Parish, appears to have been renew'd about the year 1768, shortly before the parishes of Houston and Killallan were united. A part of the Ancient Church of Houston; Dedicated to St. Peter, as mentioned in "Chalmers Caledonia", occupies a portion of the East wing of this Church. Extent shown on Traces. It is now used as the "Session house". Mr. Walter King, Builder and Architect, from his knowledge, considers this portion to be very Ancient, the style of Architecture (which is Gothic) being different from that chosen in the construction of the remainder of the building. The walls are also stronger, being more than 4 feet broad. Owing to alterations made, the flooring of this part has been raised 6 or 8 feet above the level of the ground floor of the Church. It was within this place, and beneath the present flooring, where the remains of many of the Houstonic family were enterred. over
OS1/26/10/43 [page] 43 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: "The ancient Church of Houstoun parish was dedicated to Saint Peter, and wale called Kil-Peter, by prefixing the Celtic cil, signifying a church, to the name of the Saint. Kilpeter was, also, the name of the parochial district, which was attached to the church." Calmers Caledonia p. 836, Vol.3
OS1/26/10/44 [page] 44 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Church (St Peter's Church) [Continued] The monumental Stones Alluded to in the "Old. Statt. [Statistical] Acct. [Account]", were deposited here. These have been removed. The only vestage remaining is a Tablet, fixed in the wall, on the South Side, much worn though time. It might be 4 or 5 hundred years old.
OS1/26/10/45 CROSS [Houston] Houston Cross Houston Cross Houston Cross Houston Cross Cross of Houston Walter King, "Builder", Houston William Arrol, Esqr. Butts Ho. [House] Thomas White, Houston Gazetteer of Scotland Craufurd's History of Renfrew 007.11 Is an Octagonal Pillar, about 9 feet long supported on a pedestal forming a kind of platform, with two steps all round. A dial and globe are fixed on the top. This Cross, which is very old in appearance, formerly stood near the Ph. [Parish] Church where it is supposed to have been set up by the Houston family or Knights of Houston. (See Imperial Gazetter.) It was removed to its present place after the New Town of Houston was built.
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OS1/26/10/46 HOUSTON HOUSE Houston House Houston House Houston House Houston House Houstoun Mansion House Castle of Houstoun Houstoun Place Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Sub factor] Houston W. Arrol, Esq. J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butt's House Walter King Esqr. [Woodend County Map Old Statl. [Statistical] Account Craufurds History of Renfrew Estate Map, 1790 007.11 An ancient structure surrounded with woods, gardens and Ornamental grounds. Stands on an eminence overlooking the plain particularly towards the east. The walls are massive with Antique windows in front, those at the back and east side are elevated considerably above ground. This structure formed the East Wing of the Castle a baronial residence of the Ancient family of Houstoun. In its perfect state it formed a complete Square with a large area in the inside having vaults etc. At the North-west corner stood a very high Tower. On the south were two Turrets, between which was a main entry into the area, arched above, secured by a Portcullis. Crawfurd, in his History states that it was one of the strongest and most ancient in the Country. The whole, except the Portion now standing, was destroyed about the year 1780 by Mr. Macrae then proprietor.
OS1/26/10/46 [page] 46 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston "The mansion house of Houstoun was also very ancient. There was a large and very high tower, on the N.W. [North-West] corner, which was the most ancient part of the building, with a lower house joined to the east end of the tower, with Vaults below, & a very long & wide paved hall above, with antique windows in the front, & without plaister in the roof. The timbers of the roof were arched, and made of Mossy oak." "The building was a real fortification, being large, and built on an elevated situation, it had a lordly appearance, overlooking the whole plain towards Paisley & Glasgow. About 10 years ago it was demolished, except the east side." The building is said to have been originally a religious of the Monks of the Cistertian order." Old Statistical Acct. [Account] Vol. 1, page 328
OS1/26/10/47 SCHOOL [Houston] School School School School Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, Houston William Carnduff, Teacher William Arrol Esqr. Butt's House Walter King, Woodend 007.11 A substantial building with dwelling house, garden and play ground attached. This School is connected with the Established Church. The attendance is numerous, chiefly the boys belonging to the Parish. The Course of Instructions consists of reading, writing, Arithmetic and Mathamatics. The Schoolmaster's Salary, including fees and amoluments, amounts to near £70 a year.
OS1/26/10/47 SOUTH STREET [Houston] South Street South Street South Street Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Mr M. King, Postmaster Valuation Roll 007.11 This Street is named from its Situation, being on the South side of the Village. The houses on both sides are mostly new.
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OS1/26/10/48 HOUSTON [village] Houston Houston Houston Houston Houstoun Houstoun Houstoun Houstoun Valuation Roll Gazetteer of Scotland. Walter King, Builder, Houston Mr. D. McLaren, Sub-facr. [Subfactor] Houston Old Statl. [Statistical] Account Craufurd's History of Renfrew Estate Map - dated 1790 007.11 The village of Houston is situated near the South-eastern part of the parish, North and South of Houston Burn, and on the road between Greenock and Paisley. About 70 years ago, when the old Mansion House of Houston was demolished by Mr Macrae, the stones belonging to the building were used for building the New Town, which was planned about that time, and feued for building. Since that period the village has increased in size. It chiefly consists of two streets, the houses on each side of which are regular and have a Substantial Appearance. The Old Village of Houston Stood near the Parish Church; was demolished [] after the New one was finished. In the village are 3 places of Worship, 3 Schools, 1 Hall, and Post Office, 1 Inn, and 2 Public Houses. A cattle fair is held in the Month of May. The population about
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OS1/26/10/49 BUTTS MILL (Cotton) Butts Mill Butts Mill Butts Mill Mr. Arrol, Butts Ho. [House], Proprietor Walter King, Builder, Woodend Mr. D. McLaren, Houston 007.11 A large and extensive Cotton Mill, having a Dam and lead attached, though every facility is afforded for its working, it has ceased for some time.
OS1/26/10/49 AVENUE COTTAGE Avenue Cottage Avenue Cottage Avenue Cottage Matthew Sterret, Prop. [proprietor] & Occupier Mr. D. McLaren S.f. [Sub factor] Houston Mr Walter King, Builder, Woodend 007.11 A small Cottage in good repair with garden attached. This Cottage is named from an Avenue which lead to Houston House, at the time, and which passed close to the Cottage. Some of the trees which formed the Avenue are yet standing.
OS1/26/10/49 PETER'S BURN Peter's Burn Peter's Burn Peter's Burn Peter's Burn Chalmers Caledonia Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Mr. Walter King, Builder, Houston Old Statistical Acct. [Account] 007.11 A Stream which bears this name from "Wellee's" farm, flows in a South easterly course to its junction with Houston Burn, near "North Mains".
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OS1/26/10/50 HOUSTON WOOD Houston Wood Houston Wood Houston Wood Mr. D. McLaren S.f. [Sub factor] Houston D. Campbell, Wood Ranger, Houston Gavan Scott, Wood Ranger, Barochan 007.11 A natural wood of forest and fir trees, sheltering the grounds of Houston House on the north and east sides. This wood has been considerably reduced of late years. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/50 LANGDALE Langdale Langdale Langdale Estate Map, dated 1790 Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Sub factor] Houston D. Campbell, W. [Wood] Ranger Houston 007.11 A portion of the grounds attached to Houston Ho. [House] the ground slightly inclines from the house, which is situated on an eminence, towards the Wood, but causing no direct feature. The name as it is written on the Estate Map, applies to the ground Situated between Peter's Burn on the north, and Houston Burn on the South, east and west by the wood and House.
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OS1/26/10/51 LITTLE NEWTON Little Newton Little Newton Little Newton Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor John Paterson, Waterlee 007.11 A small dwelling house in bad repair. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of "Elderslie".
OS1/26/10/51 CHAPEL [a farm] Chapel Chapel Chapel Chapel Estate Map Thomas White, Occupier Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Subfactor] Houston Walter King, "Woodend", Houston 007.11 An old farm house with offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of Elderslie. It is not known how this name originated. Some years ago, as the present occupant, Thomas White, was making improvements about his farm, at the place marked on Traces, he found, beneath a few feet of earth, human bones and a skull.
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OS1/26/10/52 WELLEES Wellees Wellees Wellees Wellees Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, Sub facr. [factor] James Paterson, Occr. [Occupier] County Map 007.11 A good farm house with offices etc. attached. The property in the hands of the Trustees of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/52 CLIVES Clives Clives Clives Cleaves Cleaves Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren S.facr. [Subfactor] Houstn.[Houston] Alexander Yates, Occupier Voters List County Map 007.11 A good farm house with offices and land attached. The property in the hands of the Trustees of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/52 CLIVES PLANTATION Clives Plantation Clives Plantation Cleaves Plantation Mr. D. McLaren, S.facr. [Subfactor] Houston Alexander Yates, farmer Donald Campbell, W.[Wood] Ranger Houston 007.11 A Plantation of Chiefly Fir trees. The property in hands the Trustees of the late A.A. Speirs of "Elderslie".
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OS1/26/10/53 FULWOOD PLANTATION Fulwood Plantation Fulwood Plantation Fulwood Plantation Mr. D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor Duncan Campbell W.R.[Wood Ranger] Houston Gavan Scott Wood Ranger Barochan 007.12 A long Plantation. Chiefly, or all fir trees. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs of Elderslie.
OS1/26/10/53 TURNINGSHAW Turningshaw Turningshaw Turningshaw Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Valuation Roll Voters list 007.12 A good farm house with Offices and land attached. On the Estate of A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/53 BLACKBURN Blackburn Blackburn Blackburn Blackburn Mr. D. McLaren, Subfactor Gavan Scott, Barochan Ho. [House] John Kirkwood, Netherfield County Map 007.12 A small dwelling house with garen attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/54 NORTH MAINS North Mains North Mains North Mains North Mains Mr. D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor Valuation Roll John Young, farmer County Map 007.12 An excellent farm house having Offices and land attached, on the Estate of the late A. A. Spiers.
OS1/26/10/54 MAINS T.P. Mains T.P.[Turnpike] Mains T.P.[Turnpike] Mains T.P.[Turnpike] Thomas White, Woodside John Young, N. [North] Mains Mr. D. McLaren R.S. [Roads Surveyor] & factor etc. 007.12 A check Bar, South Side of Turnpik road leading from Houston to Paisley. Under the care of the Trustees.
OS1/26/10/54 LOANHEAD Loanhead Loanhead Loanhead Loanhead Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor Andrew Fleming, Fulwood John Kirkwood, Netherfield County Map 007.12 A farm house including Offices having a farm of land attached. On the Estate of Fulwood.
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OS1/26/10/55 FULWOOD TILEWORKS Fulwood Tile Works Fulwood Tile Works Fulwood Tile Works Tile Works Mr D. McLaren. Subfactor John Kirkwood. Netherfield John Young "North Mains" Valuation Roll 007.12 A shack, with two kilns, and a portion of waste ground attached. The Tiles made are chiefly used for drainage purposes.
OS1/26/10/55 BIRKENHEAD Birkenhead Birkenhead Birkenhead John Young, farmer Mr. D. McLaren Subfactor Valuation Roll 007.12 A good farm house with Offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A. A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/55 NETHERFIELD Netherfield Netherfield Netherfield Netherfield John Kirkwood, Occr. [Occupier] Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Valuation Roll County Map 007.12 An excellent farm house with Offices and land etc. attached. On the estate of the late A. A. Speirs, Esqr. of Elderslie.
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OS1/26/10/56 WESTER FULWOOD Wester Fulwood Wester Fulwood Wester Fulwood Mr. D. McLaren, Houston John Young, Occr. [Occupier] John Kirkwood, Netherfield 007.12 A good farm house having Offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A. A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/56 FULWOOD Fulwood Fulwood Fulwood Fullwood Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor Andrew Fleming Occupier John Kirkwood, Netherfield County Map 007.12 An excellent farm house having Offices, gardens and land etc. attached. On the Estate of the late A. A. Speirs Esq. The Mansion house of "Fulwood" stood in the fields west of this farm house, was demolished several years ago.
OS1/26/10/56 FULWOOD BRIDGE Fulwood Bridge Fulwood Bridge Fulwood Bridge Mr. D. McLaren R.S. [Roads Surveyor] Houston. Andrew Fleming, "Fulwood" John Kirkwood, Netherfield 007.12 A bridge repaired by the road Trustees, is of good masonry constructed over the River Gryfe.
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OS1/26/10/57 SCART Scart Scart Scart Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor David Lyle Occupier 007.14 A farm house with Offices and land etc attached. On the Estate of A. A. Speirs Esqr. "Elderslie".
OS1/26/10/57 FODSTON Fodston Fodston Fodston Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor William Wallace, Occupier 007.14 A farm house having Offices and land etc attached. On the Estate of A. A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/57 WEST YONDERTON West Yonderton West Yonderton West Yonderton William Robertson Occupier John Holmes, "Girthill" James Lang, "Botherickfield" 007.14 A good farm house with Offices and land etc attached. The property of Robert Orr.
OS1/26/10/57 [page] 57 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Scart - Scart, Skart, Scarth, Scarf - The cormorant. Scrat - A scratch. Jamieson
OS1/26/10/58 LAW HILL Law Hill Law Hill Law Hill Law Hill Law Hill Crawfurd's History of Renfrew Robert Freeland. "Gryfe Castle" Walter King. "Woodend". F.W. Carlisle Esqr. "Houstonfield" Mr. M. Gemmel Bridge of Weir 007.14 This is applicable to a very remarkable feature North of "Gryfe Castle" of natural formation, though it would appear to be artificial towards the top? At the top is a perfectly level space almost rectangular. To the east of this, joining the same space is a kind of platform of similar construction but much smaller. The centre of this is occupied by a flagstaff and Trig. [Trigonometrical] Station From the east side of the whole a gradual slope is formed becoming more abrupt as it approaches the South and West sides, thence towards the North where it converges again towards the East. "Crawfurd" considers this to be the vestage of an "old Camp", and Mr. Carlisle states that Signals were made here to other places in the country during the various disruptions. Mr. Gemmel supposes this to be a place where justice was administered in "old Times".
OS1/26/10/58 [page] 58 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: This is not an artificial mound. The portion where the Flag staf is erected has been thrown up merely to support the staff. The remainder is a natural eminence very conspicuous- J.C.G.
OS1/26/10/59 GRYFE CASTLE Gryfe Castle Gryfe Castle Gryfe Castle Grife Castle Grife Castle Robert Freeland Esqr. Prop. [Proprietor] John Holmes "Girthill" Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Crawfurds History of "Renfrew". Lizards County Map 007.14 An excellent Mansion house having extensive Offices attached. The property of the Occupant, Robert Freeland Esqr. There are also ornamental grounds and gardens connected with the above.
OS1/26/10/59 GIRTHILL Girthill Girthill Girthill John Holmes. Occupier James Lang Botherickfield Valuation Roll 007.14 A good farm house with Offices and land etc. attached. The property of the Occupant John Holmes.
OS1/26/10/59 EAST YONDERTON East Yonderton East Yonderton East Yonderton James Lang, Proprietor John Holmes "Girthill" Valuation Roll 007.14 A good farm house with Offices and land etc attached. The property of James Lang, S. [South] Botherickfd. [Botherickfield].
OS1/26/10/59 [page] 59 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Gryfe Castle - Gryfe = A claw. a talon. Jamieson
OS1/26/10/60 FREE CHURCH SCHOOL [Bridge of Weir] Free Church School Free Church School Free Church School Mr. Gemmel, Master Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, Houston Valuation Roll 007.14 A substantial Stone building Constucted for the purpose of educating the Adults residing in the village who belong to the "Free Church". The Master and Mistress are maintained out of the established funds.
OS1/26/10/60 TANNERY [Bridge of Weir] Tan Works Tan Works Tan Works James Speirs, Proprietor John Holmes, Girthill David Todd, Bridge of Weir 007.14 An extensive Tan Works including numerous Tan Pits. The property of James Speirs, "Bridge of Weir".
OS1/26/10/60 HIGH GRYFE MILL (Cotton) High Gryfe Mill High Gryfe Mill High Gryfe Mill David Todd, Manager James Speirs Bridge of Weir John Holmes Girthill 007.14 An extensive Cotton Mill worked by Machinery. It is supplied with water from the "Gryfe" by means of a lead to assist in its workings.
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OS1/26/10/61 T.P. [Bridge of Weir] Bridge of Weir T.P. [Toll Pike] Bridge of Weir T.P. Bridge of Weir T.P. Mr. D. McLaren Rd. [Roads] Surveyor Mr. T. Anderson, R. S.[Roads Surveyor] Neilston John Holmes, "Girthill" 007.14 A Check bar on the Turnpike Road passing through the Bridge of Weir towards Kilmalcome. Under the care of the Turnpike Trustees.
OS1/26/10/61 RIVER GRYFE River Gryfe River Gryfe River Grife River Grife Gryfe Water Gryfe Water Water of Gryfe River Gryfe River Gryfe River Gryfe Walter King Esq. Woodend Mr. D. McLaren Houston Crawfurds History James Paterson Senr. [Senior] Houston Lizards County Map Thomas White Houston Crawfurds History County Map Old Statistical Acct. [Account] New Statistical Acct. [Account] 007; 008; 008 A broad and rapid Stream or river situated on the South side of the Parish. Flowing out of Kilmalcolm, it takes a easterly Course, the Centre forming the boundary between Houston and Kilbarchan Phs. [Parishes]. After several windings empties itself into the "Black Cart" near "Walkinshaw", Parish of Renfrew.
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OS1/26/10/62 BRIDGE OF WEIR Bridge of Weir Bridge of Weir Bridge of Weir Bridge of Weir Valuation Roll John Lang Bridge of Weir Voters list Mr. D. McLaren Houston 007.14 During the past years this village has rapidly increased in size and population. It is divided by the "Gryfe" into separate portions each being in separate parishes. The houses belonging to this portion are of good masonry but are less compact than those on the opposite side of the river. On this side are large Cotton Mills, 1 Twisting and 1 Corn Mills. Also a Tannery and Free Church School and one or two Public Houses. There are several Gas lamps erected at various corners, the gas is supplied from the Cotton Mills. The principal thoroughfares through the village are leading Turnpike roads.
OS1/26/10/62 BURNGILL Burngill Burngill Burngill Robert Speirs, Bridge of Weir Valuation Roll Voters list 007.14 Applicable to a row of Dwelling houses in "Bridge of Weir". The property of Robert Speirs.
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OS1/26/10/63 DEIL'S ELBOW Deil's Elbow Deil's Elbow Deil's Elbow John Holmes Girthill Robert Speirs Bridge of Weir John Blackie Bridge of Weir 007.14 This was formerly a Public house of notoriety. which was designated or nicknamed by the Inhabitants of the village the "Deil's Elbow" on account of the riotous conduct of many persons who frequented it. After the Public business was suppressed the house retained the name.
OS1/26/10/63 CROFTHEAD Crofthead Crofthead Crofthead Robert Speirs, Bridge of Weir John Holmes Girthill John Millar Bridge of Weir 007.14 Two dwelling houses in good repair with gardens etc attached. On the road between Houston and Bridge of Wier.
OS1/26/10/63 MILL OF GRYFE Mill of Gryfe Mill of Gryfe Mill of Gryfe Robert Freeland Esqr. Gryfe Castle Valuation Roll John Holmes Girthill 007.14 A good farm house with Offices and land etc attached. The property of Robert Freeland Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/64 GRYFE MILLS (Twisting) Gryfe Mills Gryfe Mills Gryfe Mills Mills of Gryfe Mr T. Shanks, Proprietor David Todd, Bridge of Wier Mr. J. Buchannan Bridge of Wier John Holmes Girthill 007.14 Two large Twisting Mills wrought by Machinery, The materials used in twisting are Spun Silk, Wool, and Cotton. These after due preparation are forwarded to the various Manufacturers in the vicinity for use.
OS1/26/10/64 GRYFE MILL (Corn) Gryfe Mill Gryfe Mill Gryfe Mill Mr T. Shanks, Bridge of Weir David Todd, Bridge of Weir John Holmes Girthill 007.14 A Corn Mill wrought by means of a Water wheel. In "Bridge of Weir Village". The property of Mr. Shanks.
OS1/26/10/64 GRYFEGROVE COTTAGE Gryfegrove Cottage Gryfegrove Cottage Gryfegrove Cottage Mr. T. Shanks Proprietor David Todd, Bridge of Weir Robert Speirs, Bridge of Weir 007.14 A neat dwelling house in Bridge of Weir. The property of the occupant, Mr. Shanks.
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OS1/26/10/65 BROOMWARD Broomward Broomward Broomward Robert Freeland Esqr. G. [Gryfe] Castle Mr. J. Buchanan, Occupier David Todd, Bridge of Weir 007.14 A neat dwelling house with gardens and ornamental grounds etc attached. The property of Robert Freeland, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/65 LAIGH GRYFE MILL (Cotton) Laigh Gryfe Mill Laigh Gryfe Mill Laigh Gryfe Mill Robert Freeland Esqr. G. [Gryfe] Castle Mr. J Buchanan, Manager David Todd, Bridge of Weir 007.14 A very extensive Cotton Mill, the largest in this part of the Country, with Offices, Gasometer, etc attached. The Mill is wrought by machinery. The property of R. Freeland & Co.
OS1/26/10/65 HOUSTONHEAD DAM Houstonhead Dam Houstonhead Dam Houstonhead Dam Alexander Lang, "Houstonhead" David Todd, Bridge of Weir Mr. D. McLaren, Houston 007.14 A large dam or reservoir Constructed to supply Water by means of a "lead" to the several Mills at "Bridge of Weir".
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OS1/26/10/67 SOUTH MOUND South Mound South Mound South Mound or Mont South Mont South Mount Mr D. McLaren, S.f. [Sub factor] Houston Walter king, Esqr. Woodend John Barbour, Houston T. Carlisle, Esqr. Houston Old Statistical Acct. [Account] 007.15 A circular Mound or Mont slightly elevated and planted with fir and forest trees. The public road from "Houston" to the "Bridge of Weir" passes directly through the North Part of it. It is stated by a few of the oldest Inhabitants, such as Mr. Barbour, Mr. Carlisle, and others, that a "Cairn" of stones was inclosed in this place; the stones which formed the Cairn were so numerous, that after their removal they were used to construct the wall which connects the two Mounds at the present time. One of the authorities quoted (Mr. Carlisle) states, that by tradition, it is supposed that the Houstouns of "Houstoun" and the Knoxes of "Ranfurly", held their Tournaments here. Two other authorities quoted viz-: Mr. Barbour and Mr. King, "Woodend", suppose this object with that on the North, which is recognised as the "North Mound", to mark the scene of a conflict between two opposite Parties, at a very remote period, and consequently agree with the statement made in the "Old Statistical Acct. [Account]" The parties (or those who were opposed to each other) alluded to in the "Old Sta. [Statistical] Acct. [Account]" are supposed by the above authorities to be the Mures of "Caldwell", and the
OS1/26/10/67 [page] 67 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: "About ½ a mile S.W.[south-west] of Houstoun Mansion house, there is a mount composed of a vast number of small Stones, in which was found one of the like stone coffins; and opposite to it, directly northward, there is another of the same kind, composed of earth and small Stones, in a circular form. They were both lately enlarged, enclosed, and planted with forest trees. These two mounds may have been the ground of two opposite camps of warriors, fighting near the place where the stone coffins were found". Old Statistical Acct. [Account] Vol. 1 Page 331
OS1/26/10/68 STONE COFFIN CONTAINIING HUMAN BONES FOUND HERE [South Mound] 007.15 Houstouns of "Houstoun". In consequence of a private dispute or quarrel between these two Houses, the retainers belonging to both were collected upon opposite grounds. When a conflict took place between them, the Mounds are the supposed Grounds whereon they stood. It is not known that any remains were ever found within this "mound", or in the other, but it is supposed, that if the Conflict, as above stated, took place, those who fell were interred in them. On account of the statements made in the "Old Stat. [Statistical] Acct. [Account]", and other records, in reference to remains having been found in Stone Coffins, Urns and other receptacles, in various Parts of this Parish, at different times; the oldest and most influential authorities have been Consulted. Such as those above enumerated, and the result has been that only two places, (Viz-: near the "Chapel" farm steading, and the place marked a little to the south of this Mound,) are so far known or discovered to these Parties. At the place marked on trace, south of the "Mound" was found, some years ago. a Stone Coffin containing human bones.
OS1/26/10/68 [page] 68 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: A Stone Coffin, containing human bones, found here J.C.G. "About 20 years ago, when the country people in this parish were digging for Stones to enclose their farms, they met with Several chests or coffins of flag stones, set on their edges, Sides, and ends, and covered with the same sort of Stones above, in which were many human bones of a large size, & several Sculls in some of them" - The ground where these stone Coffins were found was a little raised, with a mixture of small stones and earth, in the form of a barrow or tumulus." Old Statistical Acct. [Account]
OS1/26/10/69 GRYFE WREAS Gryfe Wreas Gryfe Wreas Gryfe Wraes Gryfe Wrase Mr. D. McLaren S.f. [Sub factor] Houston Alexander Erskine, Occr. [Occupier] Voters list. Valuation Roll 007.15 A good farm with offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A. A. Fleming Esqr.
OS1/26/10/69 FREE CHURCH [Houston] Free Church Free Church Free Church Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, Manse William Arrol Esqr. Butt's Ho. [House] Walter King, Builder, Woodend 007.15 A substantial and elegantly constructed Stone building capable of Containing 400 of a congregation.
OS1/26/10/69 SCHOOL [Houston] Free Church School Free Church School Free Church School Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, "Manse" J. Galloway, Master Walter King, "Woodend" 007.15 An elegantly constucted and well built School with dwelling house, play ground and gardens attached. The property of the Free Church congregations. The attenders are those Chiefly belonging to the Free Church.
OS1/26/10/69 [page] 69 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Gryfe Wreas - Gryfe A claw a talon Jamieson
OS1/26/10/70 MANSE [F.C, Houston] Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Free Church Manse Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, Occ. [Occupier] William Arrol, Butts Ho. [House] Mr. T. Carlisle, Houston. 007.15 An excellent dwelling house with gardens and ornamental grounds etc attached. The residence of the Present Officiating Minister, Revd.[Reverend] Alexander Findlay.
OS1/26/10/70 ST FILLAN'S R.C. CHAPEL St. Fillan's Chapel R.C. St. Fillan's Chapel R.C. St. Fillan's Chapel R.C. Roman Catholic Chapel Revd. [Reverend] Arthur Trainer, Johnstone Directory. Mr. T. Carlisle, Houston Valuation Roll 007.15 A Substantial and well constructed Stone building with Turret on South Side, Capable of containing 400 of a congregation.
OS1/26/10/70 MANSE [R.C. Houston] Manse Manse Manse Revd. [Reverend] Arthur Trainer, Johnstone T. Carlisle, Esqr. Houstonfield Valuation Roll. 007.15 An excellent dwelling house in connection with the Roman Catholic Chapel. The residence of the Officiating Clergyman.
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OS1/26/10/71 LONEND Lonend Lonend Lonend Mr. Thomas White, Prop. [Proprietor] Woodside Valuation Roll. Archibald Lang, Occupier 007.15 An excellent dwelling having gardens etc attached. The property of Mr. Thomas White, "Woodside".
OS1/26/10/71 HALLCRAIGS Hallcraigs Hallcraigs Hallcraigs Hallcraigs Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Mr. Thomas White, Woodside County Map 007.15 A small dwelling with garden etc attached. The property of A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/71 NEW BURIAL GROUND [Houston] New Burial Ground New Burial Ground New Burial Ground Mr. D. McLaren Houston Walter King, Esqr. "Woodend" Mr. Thomas White "Woodside" 007.15 This Burial Ground is inclosed by a wall about 6 feet in height; the entrance is from the road leading from Houson to Crosslee. The grounds are beautifully laid out with walks. It is of recent foundation and Chosen by the Inhabitants as a place for enterment.
OS1/26/10/71 [page] 71 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Lonend - Lone - An avenue, an entrance to a place or village Jamieson
OS1/26/10/72 SCHOOL [infants, Houston] School School School Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay "Manse" William Arrol Butt's House Mr. D. McLaren, Houston 007.15 This may be termed an Infant School being attended only by the younger Children of the Village who are taught by the Mistress the early branches of learning It is under the Patronage of the Misses Speirs.
OS1/26/10/72 MANSE [parish, Houston] Manse Manse Manse Revd. [Reverend] Alexander Findlay, F.C.M. [Free Church Minister] William Arrol, Butt's House Mr. D. McLaren Houston 007.15 An excellent dwelling house with Ornamental ground, gardens, and Offices etc attached. The residence of the Officiating Minister of the Established Church
OS1/26/10/72 BOGSTON (Ruin) Bogston Bogston Bogston Bogtown Estate Map Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Walter King, Woodend County Map 007.15 The ruin of what was formerly a dwelling house. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/73 BACK OF THE HILL Back of the Hill Back of the Hill Back of the Hill Back o' the Hill Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Robert Lang Wherlie John Hatrick Wherlie County Map 007.15 A good farm house with Offices and land attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/73 WHERLIE Wherlie Wherlie Wherlie Robert Lang, Prop [Proprietor] & Occr [Occupier] John Hatrick, Prop [Proprietor] & Occr [Occupier] Mr. D. McLaren, Houston 007.15 Two dwelling houses in good repair with gardens etc attached. The property of the Occupants.
OS1/26/10/73 BUTTS HOUSE Butts House Butts House Butts House William Arrol Esq. Prop [Proprietor] & Occr. [Occupier] Walter King, Woodend Thomas White Woodside 007.15 An excellent and substantial dwelling house having Offices, Gardens, and Ornamental grounds attached.
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OS1/26/10/74 WOODSIDE Woodside Woodside Woodside Walter King, Prop. [Proprietor] Woodend Thomas White Prop [Proprietor & Occ. [Occupier] Mr. D. McLaren Houston 007.15 Two rows of excellent dwelling houses situated on both sides of the road leading to Houston Station etc.
OS1/26/10/74 WOODFOOT Woodfoot Woodfoot Woodfoot Mr. D. McLaren S.f. [Sub factor] Houston Walter King Esqr. Woodend Thomas White, Woodside 007.15 An excellent dwelling house having Offices, gardens, and Ornamental ground attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/74 WOODEND Woodend Woodend Woodend Walter King, Esqr. Prop [Proprietor] & Occr. [Occupier] Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Thomas White, Woodside 007.15 A substantial dwelling house with Offices, gardens, and Ornamental grounds attached.
OS1/26/10/74 HALLCRAIGS QUARRY Hallcraigs Sandstone Quarry Hallcraigs Sandstone Quarry Hallcraigs Sandstone Quarry Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Walter King, Woodend Thomas White, Woodside. 007.15 A Sandstone Quarry in use for various Purposes. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs Esqr.
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OS1/26/10/75 HOUSTONHEAD Houstonhead Houstonhead Houstonhead Valuation Roll Alexander Lang Occr. [Occupier] Mr. D. McLaren S.f. [Sub factor] Houston 007.15 A good farm house with Offices and land attached. On the Estate of A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/75 GOLDENLEE Goldenlee Goldenlee Goldenlee Goudilee Goldenlee Joseph Lang, Occupant Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Sub factor] Hon.[Houston] Valuation Roll Voters list. County Map 007.15 A good farm house having Offices and land attached. On the Estate of A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/75 LADESIDE Leadside Leadside Leadside William Stevenson Esq. Crosslee Property Map. Joseph Lang, "Goldenlee" 007.15 A Small dwelling house in good repair with garden etc attached. The property of Mr. Stevenston, "Crosslee House".
OS1/26/10/75 [page] 75 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Note: Ladeside- Lade, Lead, Mill Lade - The canal or trench which carries the water of a river or pond down to a Mill Jamieson
OS1/26/10/76 BRIERIE HILL Brierie Hill Brierie Hill Brierie Hill Property Map Mr. W. Stevenston, Crosslee Ho. [House] Joseph Lang, Goldenlee 007.15 A small portion of elevated ground. The property of Mr. W. Stevenston Crosslee House.
OS1/26/10/76 CROSSLEE [farm] Crosslee Crosslee Crosslee Mr. William Stevenston Propr. [Proprietor] Joseph Lang, Goldenlee Valuation Roll 007.15 A good farm house with Offices and land attached. In the hands of the proprietor, Mr. William Stevenston.
OS1/26/10/76 CROSSLEE HOUSE Crosslee House Crosslee House Crosslee House Crosley House Mr. William Stevenston Prop [Proprietor] & Occr. [Occupier] Property Map Mr. D. McLaren Houston County Map 007.15 An excellent Mansion house having Gardens Ornamental Ground and Bowling Green etc attached.
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OS1/26/10/77 CROSSLEE MILL (Cotton) Crosslee Mill Crosslee Mill Crosslee Mill Mr. William Stevenston Prop. [Proprietor] Mr. D. McLaren, Houston William Arrol Esqr. Butts House 007.15 A large and very extensive Cotton Mill worked by machinery having Offices attached. There are upwards of 300 persons here.
OS1/26/10/77 LINNINGFORD BRIDGE Linningford Bridge Linningford Bridge Linningford Bridge Mr. D. McLaren R.S. [Roads Surveyor] Houston Mr. William Stevenston Crosslee Ho [House] Joseph Lang. Goldenlee 007.15 A County Bridge Constructed over the River Gryfe. On the road between Johnstone and Houston
OS1/26/10/77 LINNINGFORD T.P. Linningford T.P. [Turn Pike] Linningford T.P. Linningford T.P. Mr. D. McLaren R.S. [Roads Surveyor] Houston Mr. William Stevenston, Crosslee Ho. [House] Joseph Lang, Goldenlee 007.15 A check bar on the road between Houston and Johnston, in the Village of Crosslee. In the hands of the Road Trustees.
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OS1/26/10/78 CROSSLEE [village] Crosslee Crosslee Crosslee Crosslee Mr William Stevenston Crosslee Ho [House] Valuation Roll Mr. D. McLaren, Houston. Estate Map. 007.15 This Village is situated in the south eastern part of the Parish, on the Turnpike Road beween Houston and Johnstone, Joining the River Gryfe. It chiefly consists of two leading streets, one being the road above alluded to. The houses are regularly built and of good Masonry. There is a large Mill on the South Western part of the village which employs the Most of the Inhabitants, and one Public House There is no day School established here.
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OS1/26/10/79 MOSS COTTAGE Moss Cottage Moss Cottage Moss Cottage Mr. D. McLaren, Houston Thomas Sibbald, Knowes William Orr, South Mains 007.16 A Small Cottage Situated on the Parish Boundary between Kilbarchan and Houston. The Property of A.A. Spiers Esqr. late deceased,
OS1/26/10/79 STRATHGRYFE Strathgryfe Strathgryfe Strathgryfe Crawfurds History of Renfrew John Barr, "South Deniston" Robert Blair, "Blacksholm" 007.16 Described in name Sheet of Kilmalcolm Parish.
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OS1/26/10/80 SOUTH MAINS South Mains South Mains South Mains Mr. D. McLaren, S. [Sub] factor William Orr, Occupier Voters list. 007.16 An excellent farm house having Offices and land attached. The property of A.A. Speirs.
OS1/26/10/80 KNOWES Knowes Knowes Knowes Knows Thomas Sibbald Occr [Occupier] Mr D. McLaren S. [Sub] factor Valuation Roll County Map 007.16 A farm steading with farm of land attached. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs, Esqr.
OS1/26/10/80 LINWOODMOSS PLANTATION Linwoodmoss Plantation Linwoodmoss Plantation Linwoodmoss Plantation Mr. D. McLaren, Subfactor Duncan Campbell, W.R. [Wood Ranger] Houston Thomas Sibbald, "Knowes" 007.16 A large Plantation of chiefly fir trees. This was formerly Mossy ground. On the Estate of the late A.A. Speirs Esqr. "Elderslie".
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OS1/26/10/82 [page] 82 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston INDEX Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Avenue Cottage -- 7 -- 11 -- 49 A Stone Coffin Containing human Bones found here -- 7 -- 15 -- 68 Boghall -- 7 -- 3 -- 6 Barochan -- 7 -- 7 -- 18 Barochan Mill (Corn) -- 7 -- 7 -- 18 Barochan Cross on the Site of Barochan Old House -- 7 -- 7 -- 21 Backleather Wood -- 7 -- 7 -- 24 Barochan Hill -- 7 -- 7 -- 24 Barochan House -- 7 -- 7 -- 25 Barochan Burn -- 7 -- 7 -- 26 Barochan Moss -- 7 -- 8 -- 28 Barlogan Plantation -- 7 -- 10 -- 34 Botherickfield Plantation -- 7 -- 10 -- 35 Bogston Hill -- 7 -- 11 -- 40 Black Bull Inn -- 7 -- 11 -- 41 Butts Mill (Cotton) -- 7 -- 11 -- 49 Barochancross -- 7 -- 7 -- 20 Blackburn -- 7 -- 12 -- 53 Birkenhead -- 7 -- 12 - 55 Bridge Of Weir -- 7 -- 14 -- 62 Burngill -- 7 -- 14 -- 62 Broomwards -- 7 -- 14 -- 65 Bogston (Ruin) -- 7 -- 15 -- 72 Back Of The Hill -- 7 -- 15 -- 73 Butts House -- 7 -- 15 -- 73 Brierie Hill -- 7 -- 15 -- 76 Craig Muir -- 7 -- 2 -- 4 Camp -- 7 -- 5 -- 7 Corsliehills (Ruin) -- 7 -- 6 -- 10 Corsliehills Plantation -- 7 -- 6 -- 10 Corslie -- 7 -- 7 -- 17 Comlie Cottage -- 7 -- 7 -- 23 Cross Keys (P.H) [Public House] -- 7 -- 11 -- 41 Church part Of St Peter's -- 7 -- 11 -- 43 Cross -- 7 -- 11 -- 45 Chapel -- 7 -- 11 -- 51
OS1/26/10/83 [page] 83 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Chapel -- 7 -- 11 -- 51 Clives -- 7 -- 11 -- 52 Clives Plantation -- 7 -- 11 -- 52 Crofthead -- 7 -- 14 -- 63 Crosslee -- 7 -- 15 -- 76 Crosslee House -- 7 -- 15 -- 76 Crosslee Mill (Cotton) -- 7 -- 15 -- 77 Crosslee -- 7 -- 15 -- 78 Dargavel Burn -- 7 -- 1 -- 1 Deils Elbow -- 7 -- 14 -- 63 Elphiston -- 7 -- 6 -- 9 Elphiston Wood -- 7 -- 6 -- 9 Ennelly -- 7 -- 10 -- 32 East Barfillan -- 7 -- 10 -- 33 East Botherickfield (Ruin) -- 7 -- 10 -- 35 East Yonderton -- 7 -- 14 -- 59 Fulwood Plantation -- 7 -- 12 -- 53 Fulwood Tileworks -- 7 -- 12 -- 55 Fulwood -- 7 -- 12 -- 56 Fulwood Bridge -- 7 -- 12 -- 56 Fodston -- 7 -- 14 -- 57 Free Church School -- 7 -- 14 -- 60 Free Church -- 7 -- 15 -- 69 Greenhill -- 7 -- 11 -- 40 Gryfe Castle -- 7 -- 14 -- 59 Girthill -- 7 -- 14 -- 59 Gryfe Mills (Twisting) -- 7 -- 14 -- 64 Gryfe Mill (Corn) -- 7 -- 14 -- 64 Gryfegrove Cottage -- 7 -- 14 -- 64 Gryfe Wreas -- 7 -- 15 -- 69 Goldenlee -- 7 -- 15 -- 75 Hardgate T.P. [Turnpike] -- 7 -- 3 -- 6 High Lawfield -- 7 -- 6 -- 10 Hogs Burn -- 7 -- 6 -- 15 Houston Burn -- 7 -- 6 -- 15 Haddockston -- 7 -- 7 -- 17 Hawkhouse -- 7 -- 7 -- 24 Houston Burn -- 7 -- 10 -- 29
OS1/26/10/84 [page] 78 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Houston Bleachworks -- 7 -- 11 -- 39 Houstonfield -- 7 -- 11 -- 40 Houston House -- 7 -- 11 -- 46 Houston -- 7 -- 11 -- 48 Houston Wood -- 7 -- 11 -- 50 High Gryfe Mill (Cotton) -- 7 -- 14 -- 60 Houstonhead Dam -- 7 -- 14 -- 65 Hallcraigs -- 7 -- 15 -- 71 Hallcraigs Quarry (Sandstone) -- 7 -- 15 -- 74 Houstonhead -- 7 -- 15 -- 75 Killallan -- 7 -- 6 -- 11 Kirkton -- 7 -- 6 -- 11 Kirkton Plantation -- 6 -- 6 -- 13 Knowes -- 7 -- 16 -- 80 Laigh Lawfield -- 7 -- 6 -- 11 Little Barfillan (Ruin) -- 7 -- 10 -- 32 Low Wood -- 7 -- 11 -- 37 Langdale -- 7 -- 11 -- 50 Little Newton -- 7 -- 11 -- 51 Loanhead -- 7 -- 12 -- 54 Law Hill -- 7 -- 14 -- 58 Laigh Gryfe Mill (Cotton) -- 7 -- 14 -- 65 Lonend -- 7 -- 15 -- 71 Ladeside -- 7 -- 15 -- 75 Linningford Bridge -- 7 -- 15 -- 77 Linningford TP -- 7 -- 15 -- 77 Linwoodmoss Plantation -- 7 -- 16 -- 80 Mid Glen -- 7 -- 2 -- 4 Meiklefield -- 7 -- 3 -- 5 Muirhouse Plantation -- 7 -- 5 -- 8 Muirhouse -- 7 -- 5 -- 8 Muirton -- 7 -- 6 -- 10 Mashington (Ruin) -- 7 -- 10 -- 33 Mid Barfillan (Ruin) -- 7 -- 10 -- 33 Mains T.P. [Turnpike] -- 7 -- 12 -- 54 Mill Of Gryfe -- 7 -- 14 -- 63 Manse -- 7 -- 15 -- 70
OS1/26/10/85 [page] 85 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Manse -- 7 -- 15 -- 70 Manse -- 7 -- 15 -- 72 Moss Cottage -- 7 -- 16 -- 79 Nether Mill (Corn) -- 7 -- 3 -- 5 North Barlogan Plantation -- 7 -- 6 -- 11 North Brae -- 7 -- 7 -- 19 Northbrae Plantation -- 7 -- 7 -- 19 North Crooks -- 7 -- 8 -- 27 North Barlogan -- 7 -- 10 -- 31 Newcover Plantation -- 7 -- 10 -- 31 North Botherickfield -- 7 -- 10 -- 35 North Mound -- 7 -- 11 -- 38 North Street -- 7 -- 11 -- 42 North Mains -- 7 -- 12 -- 54 Netherfield -- 7 -- 12 -- 55 New Burial Ground -- 7 -- 15 -- 71 Oakbelt Plantation -- 7 -- 7 -- 23 Park Glen -- 7 -- 2 -- 3 Parkglen Wood -- 7 -- 3 -- 5 Post Office -- 7 -- 11 -- 40 Peter's Burn -- 7 -- 11 -- 49 Reilly -- 7 -- 8 -- 28 Robertyard (Ruin) -- 7 -- 11 -- 37 Ravenshaugh -- 7 -- 11 -- 38 River Gryfe -- 7 -- 14 -- 61 St Fillan's Church (In Ruins) -- 7 -- 6 -- 12 St Fillan's Seat -- 7 -- 6 -- 13 St Fillan's Well -- 7 -- 6 -- 14 Shovelbread Dam -- 7 -- 6 -- 15 Shovelbread -- 7 -- 6 -- 16 Swinesglen -- 7 -- 7 -- 19 Swinesglen Plantation -- 7 -- 7 -- 20 Stabilee -- 7 -- 7 -- 20 Swaniston -- 7 -- 7 -- 23
OS1/26/10/86 [page] 86 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page South Crooks -- 7 -- 8 -- 27 South Barlogan -- 7 -- 10 -- 34 Scart Plantation -- 7 -- 10 -- 34 South Botherickfield -- 7 -- 10 -- 35 St Peter's Well -- 7 -- 11 -- 42 School -- 7 -- 11 -- 47 South Street -- 7 -- 11 -- 47 Scart -- 7 -- 14 -- 57 South Mound -- 7 -- 15 -- 67 School -- 7 -- 15 -- 69 St Fillan's R.C. [Roman Catholic] Chapel -- 7 -- 15 -- 70 School -- 7 -- 15 -- 72 South Mains -- 7 -- 16 -- 80 Towncroft -- 7 -- 7 -- 17 Trewshead Cottage -- 7 -- 7 -- 18 Turningshaw -- 7 -- 12 -- 53 Strathgryfe -- 7 -- 16 -- 79 Tannery -- 7 -- 14 -- 60 T.P. [Turnpike] -- 7 -- 14 -- 61 Village Hall -- 7 -- 11 -- 41 Whinny Hill -- 7 -- 1 -- 1 West Glen -- 7 -- 6 -- 9 Wreas Plantation -- 7 -- 6 -- 16 Wreas -- 7 -- 6 -- 16 West Barlogan -- 7 -- 10 -- 31 Witchmoss Plantation -- 7 -- 10 -- 32 Waterlee -- 7 -- 11 -- 37 Wellees -- 7 -- 11 -- 52 Wester Fulwood -- 7 -- 12 -- 56 West Yonderton -- 7 -- 14 -- 57 Wherlie -- 7 -- 15 -- 73 Woodside -- 7 -- 15 -- 74 Woodfoot -- 7 -- 15 -- 74
OS1/26/10/87 [page] 87 County of Renfrew Parish of Houston Names -- Sheet -- Plan -- Page Woodend -- 7 -- 15 -- 74 Yetston -- 7 -- 1 -- 4
OS1/26/10/88 HOUSTON PARISH Houston Ph. [Parish] Houston Ph. [Parish] Houston & Houstoun Houston Houstoun Houstoun Houston Sheriff's List New statistical Acct. [Account] Chalmers Caledonia Co. [County] Directory Crawfurds History Old Statistical Acct. [Account] County Map "The Parishes of Houston and Killallan were united in 1760. The former may be supposed to be a corruption of Hew's toon. The latter is a corruption of Killy i.e. Cilla Fillani, the name of a tutelary Saint of the parish." It is bounded on the north and northeast by Erskine, the east and south by Killallen and on the west by Kilmalcolm. Its extreme length, from east to west is about 5 Miles, breadth from north to south about 3. The Antiquities of the parish are interesting, and will be described in the following pages of this book. There are no detached portions of any other parish in this parish or of this in any other. John C. Giles O.S. [Ordnance Surveyor]