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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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Site of MARLINE FORD | Site of Marline Ford Site of Marline Ford Site of Marline Ford |
William McLauren Esq Shields New Statistical Account |
008.12 | Site of an ancient Ford crossing the River Clyde from Govan Parish to Renfrew Parish, near Braehead. has not been in use within the memory of any person now living. |
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[Page] 48County of Renfrew Ph [Parish] of Renfrew
"Merline, - A long wreath of untwisted hemp, dipped
in pitch, with which the ends of Cables are guarded,
to preserve these from friction. Barclay
"There were formerly three fords in the lower part of the parish,(Govan) by which the Clyde might be crossed with perfect safety. One of these, which was near Braehead, was called the Marline Ford." New Statistical Account, Govan Parish, County of Lanarkshire Paper 670.
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DANIALSAN, macfam
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