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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilsyth | Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth Kilsyth |
Johnston's County Map Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Post Mark Sir Archibald Edmonstone Bart. [Baronet] Rev. [Reverend] J. Anderson |
028.12 | "The original village ran along the Garrel at a time, of course, when that stream was not diverted towards its present reservoir receptacle, and it then bore the name of Monaebrugh. But about the year 1665 an entirely new town was built on a small rising ground called the Moat Hill, and took the name Kilsyth from the title of the proprietor, - Fairs are held in March, May, August, and November, - Kilsyth is a Burgh of Barony erected by a Charter from George IV. dated 7th August 1826," Fullarton's Gazetteer of Scotland. The village of Kilsyth covers an area of about 100 Acres, and is cheifly occupied by handloom weavers, The oldest portion of the Village is very irregularly built, The South West part having been built about 30 years ago is more regular. Those parts are generally known as the Old and New Town to distinguish them from each other, There are other parts of the village known by seperate names, but such names not being proper are not recomended to be adopted, as the whole is known under the name of the village, There is only one Street corner ticketed (Charles Street) Those given on the trace are well known and recognised by all, The whole village is lighted with gas, It contains a Parish Church, a Free Church, a U.P. [United Presbyterian] Church, an Independent [Continued on page 60] |
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[Page] 59Co [County] Stirling -- Kilsyth Parish
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