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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAVENS CRAIG | Raven's Craig Raven's Craig Raven's Craig Ravenscraig |
Mr. Craig, Surveyor Mr. McWilliamson. Robert Walker Fowlers Paisley Directory |
011.13 | "We would advise the stranger in these beautiful parts, to proceed to Lochwinnoch forthwith, & enquire the way to the Ravenscraig & the tow Brig. [Bridge]" Fowler's Paisley directory The Raven's Craig is a belt of rocks running along the top of a high brae, on the side of the river opposite to Calderbank Bleachfield. The name is popularly known, but I can get no information as to its origin. |
| BLACK DAM | Black Dam Black Dam Black Dam |
Mr. Craig. Surveyor. Robert Walker. Mr. McWilliamson. |
011.13 | A small dam in connection with the Bleachfield close to it. It gets the name from the soil & weeds at the bottom colouring the water, & making it to appear of a black murky nature. |
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