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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
POLLOKSHAWS Pollokshaws
Pollokshaws
Pollokshaws
Pollokshaws
Pollokshaws
Sir John Maxwells Estate Map
William Colledge Factor
Mr Stewart Town Clerk
Crawfurd's Hist. [History]. Renfrewshire P.227
(Family Pollok and Baronies pf Upper and Nether Pollok)
013.09 A Burgh of barony situated in the parish of Eastwood about 2½ miles South West of Glasgow.
The town is of considerable extent though very irregularly built and contains a population of about 8000. In the town
and neighbourhood are some very extensive Bleaching Dye and Print work, which are noted in the respective places, It is governed by a Provost, Bailies and Town Council.

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County of Renfrew
Parish of Eastwood

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