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Barrhead, Renfrewshire

Barrhead is a town in Renfrewshire. Barrhead was formed when a series of small textile-producing villages (Barrhead, Arthurlie, Grahamston and Gateside) gradually grew into one another to form one contiguous town. During the 19th and early 20th century, the town was a major centre for manufacturing. The town is within the council area of East Renfrewshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Renfrewshire
Lat, Long: 55.800844,-4.389661
Grid Reference: NS 5030 5897
Civil Parish: Neilston CP
Council Area: East Renfrewshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Greater Glasgow) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 2548
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barrhead,_Renfrewshire_2548

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