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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGEND (Ruin) | Bridgend (Ruins) |
Mr. Craig: Surveyor Mr. Ninian Mr. Ledgerwood. Factor |
011.13 | The old farm house of Bridgend once stood here, but a great many years ago it was accidentally burnt down. The walls are partly standing, & can be seen from the road. |
| CALDERPARK MILL (Cotton) | Calderpark Mill (Cotton) Calderpark Mill (Cotton) Calderpark Mill (Cotton) Old Mill Old Mill |
Mr. Craig: Surveyor. Mr. Anderson. Manager. Mr. Love writer N. Stat. Acct. [New Statistical Account] Val. [Valuation] Roll |
011.13 | The old mill was erected by Messrs G. Houston, Burns, & Co. [Company] about 1788, & is now the property of W. Wright & Co. [Company] It is situated on the rising ground to the North West side of the village, & is driven wholly by the waters of the Calder & reservoirs connected with it. The building Consists of five stories with garrets, lighted by 152 windows & 40 sky lights. It contains 8140 spindles, & the yarn varies in size from No. 60 to 80, & the water. twist from 24 to 30. It employs about 170 workers, old & young, who receive about 148 £ of wages a fortnight" N. St. Acct. [New Statistical Account] Since the statistical was written steam has been introduced, & the machinery is now propelled by water & steam. It is a cotton Mill. Calderpark Mill is the proper name for it. |
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