In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Calton like this:
Calton, dist. in E. of Glasgow, adjoining Glasgow Green, pop. 39,590.
The location is that shown for Calton on modern 1:25,000 maps, and reflects the description given by Bartholomew.
Calton through time
Calton is now part of Glasgow district. Click here for graphs and data of how Glasgow has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Calton itself, go to Units and Statistics.
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Calton, in Glasgow and Lanarkshire | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/21745
Date accessed: 16th April 2024
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