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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON HOUSE | Houston House Houston House Houston House Houston House Houstoun Mansion House Castle of Houstoun Houstoun Place |
Mr. D. McLaren, S.f. [Sub factor] Houston W. Arrol, Esq. J.P. [Justice of the Peace] Butt's House Walter King Esqr. [Woodend County Map Old Statl. [Statistical] Account Craufurds History of Renfrew Estate Map, 1790 |
007.11 | An ancient structure surrounded with woods, gardens and Ornamental grounds. Stands on an eminence overlooking the plain particularly towards the east. The walls are massive with Antique windows in front, those at the back and east side are elevated considerably above ground. This structure formed the East Wing of the Castle a baronial residence of the Ancient family of Houstoun. In its perfect state it formed a complete Square with a large area in the inside having vaults etc. At the North-west corner stood a very high Tower. On the south were two Turrets, between which was a main entry into the area, arched above, secured by a Portcullis. Crawfurd, in his History states that it was one of the strongest and most ancient in the Country. The whole, except the Portion now standing, was destroyed about the year 1780 by Mr. Macrae then proprietor. |
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[page] 46County of Renfrew Parish of Houston
"The mansion house of Houstoun was also very
ancient. There was a large and very high tower,
on the N.W. [North-West] corner, which was the most ancient part
of the building, with a lower house joined to the east
end of the tower, with Vaults below, & a very long &
wide paved hall above, with antique windows in the
front, & without plaister in the roof. The timbers
of the roof were arched, and made of Mossy oak."
"The building was a real fortification, being
large, and built on an elevated situation, it had
a lordly appearance, overlooking the whole plain
towards Paisley & Glasgow. About 10 years ago it
was demolished, except the east side." The building
is said to have been originally a religious of the
Monks of the Cistertian order."
Old Statistical Acct. [Account] Vol. 1, page 328
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