Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Carron within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Carron, vil., Larbert par., Stirlingshire, near river Carron, 2 miles NW. of Falkirk, pop. 902; P.O.; the ironworks, which are very extensive, were established in 1760. Carronades, a peculiar species of ordnance, were so called from being cast here.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Carron Ironworks. See CARRON (Stirlingshire).