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County of Renfrew Parish of Renfrew

"This burgh was first regal, as possessed by the ancient Kings of Scotland. On its passing
into the hands of the Stewarts, it became a burgh of barony. But Robert III, to whom it
belonged as part of his patrimonial inheritance, granted a Charter to the 'burgesses and
Community", making over his right, and Constituting it a Royal burgh. This charter
was granted in 1396, and contains a full grant of the burgh itself, of the fishing on the river,
of the customs levied within the burgh and throughout the barony, and of whatever other
privileges might be enjoyed by any other burgh in Scotland." "The limits of the royalty
are extensive, probably comprehending the whole of the burgh's ancient domains, and being
confined to these, for Castle Hill, and Orchard lands, etc, Anciently belonging to the baronial
Residence, are legally without the burgh, though forming part of the town; while other lands more
than a mile distant are included. The Parliamentary boundaries are, on the other hand, drawn
closely round the part built upon, without any reference to ancient limits." "The affairs of the
burgh are managed by a provost, two bailies, and sixteen councillors." "Weekly courts are held by the
Magistrates for the administration of justice. The quarter sessions are still held here, as are several
other County meetings, especially that for electing the County member, the Sheriff and most other
[--- ]. Previous to the Reform Act, this burgh along with Glasgow, Rutherglen,

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