Renfrew Burgh (Burgh)

Created: between 1124 and 1147   Abolished: 1975

Statistics

Population

Population

Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
Life & Death

Life & Death

Numbers of babies born. Deaths, especially infant deaths. Causes of death by age and gender.
Housing

Housing

Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.
Place marker map of Great Britain and Ireland

The following alternate names exist for this unit:

Name Status Language Start End Authority
RENFREW Preferred English between 1124 and 1147 1975 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.
S881829 CASWEB identifiers for 1971 Local Govt Districts English    

The unit has had the following statuses:

Status Abbreviation Start End Authority
Royal Burgh RoBu 1397 1975 1851 Census of Great Britain, Population tables 2, Table [1] , 'Population Abstract'
Police Burgh PoBu 1855 1975 The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
Small Burgh SBu 1930 1975 1951 Census of Scotland, County Report, Table 1 , 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'
Unknown Status UBu between 1124 and 1147 1397 The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer

This unit contained the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
GOVAN Scottish Parish 1892 1975 The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
PAISLEY Scottish Parish   1975 The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
RENFREW Scottish Parish   1975 1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.

This unit was part of the following units:

Name Type Start End Authority
CENTRAL CLYDESIDE Conurbation    
RENFREWSHIRE Scottish County   1975 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date Type of change Other unit involved Area transferred Authority
10 Jul 1935 was enlarged by gaining part of GOVAN  
15 May 1938 was enlarged by gaining part of RENFREWSHIRE CLandward  
16 May 1947 was reduced to enlarge PAISLEY Burgh  

Boundary Map of Renfrew Burgh (Burgh)

If the boundaries of the Scottish Burgh/District changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.

Maps Census reports

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Renfrew Burgh (Burgh) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10361783

Date accessed: 08th April 2026