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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE (Site of) [Castlehill] | Site of Castle Site of Castle Site of Castle Site of Castle |
Mr John Stewart Valuator Geogre Hutcheson T [Town] clerk J.W.Hoby New Statistical Account |
008.11 | It is generally believed by the inhabitants of Renfrew that the Royal family of Stewart had a castle at this place and occasionally inhabited it, the present Castlehill is considered by the Authorities quoted to be erected on the Site of Castle referred to. |
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[Page] 36County of Renfrew Parish of Renfrew
(See Castle Hill to an adjoining house)
"The ancient family of Stewarts had their first residence
and special patrimony in this parish. The earliest ancestor
of this family, respecting whom we have properly authenticated
information, was Walter, usually denominated Filius Alani.
To him the burgh and territory of Renfrew, with other
estates and perquisites, were granted by David I, who ascended the throne in 1124, and died in
1153. This Walter was, at the same time, invested with the office of Seneschallus Domus Regis,
Steward of the King's Household, or Dapifer Regis, the King's Steward, which he is some times
called; and hence the origin of the name Stewart." "Several memorials of the ancient residence
of this illustrious family are still observable in Renfrew; On a rising ground between the Cross
and the ferry, is the Site of the ancient castle, the common residence of the'Stewarts."
New Statistical Account
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