Historic Barrhead: Archaeology and Development (Scottish Burgh Survey) - Softcover

Dennison, E. Patricia; Stronach, Simon; Coleman, Russel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1902771699 ISBN 13: 9781902771694

Publisher: Council for British Archaeology, 2008

Synopsis

This book identifies medieval sites and charts the development of the town from the scatter of fermtouns shown on early maps. It goes on to sketch the social history of a community shaped by the industrial revolution. The authors look at the history and archaeological potential of key sites in the town, to inform the future management of Barrheads historic environment.

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Synopsis

This survey provides an accessible and broad-ranging synthesis of existing knowledge on historic Barrhead, and will inform conservation guidance for future development. The historic town of Barrhead is situated to the west of Glasgow in East Renfrewshire. Barrhead was created in the late 18th century and grew rapidly because it was in the right place at the right time. It was close to the emerging commercial centres of Glasgow and Paisley and could rely on the Levern Water to power a booming textile industry. The valley in which the town grew also has a rich earlier history. The book identifies medieval sites and charts the development of the town from the scatter of fermtouns shown on early maps and goes on to sketch the social history of a community shaped by the industrial revolution. Barrhead was elevated to the status of a burgh in 1893. Although the textile industry was in decline by this time, the lost jobs were replaced by heavy industries. The authors look at the history and archaeological potential of key sites in the town, to inform the future management of Barrhead's heritage.

About this edition

• Publisher: Council for British Archaeology
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1902771699
• ISBN 13: 9781902771694
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 70