In 1696 Paisley had a famous witch trial concerning Christian Shaw, the daughter of the Laird of Bargarran,which eventually resulted in six people being condemned as witches.

When aged 11, Christian diplayed all the signs of being possessed, apparantly bringing up bones, pins and all manner of small items.

She blamed a coven of witched, amongst them her servant, and eventually seven people were found guilty of witchcraft.

One killed themself in prison and the other six were strangled and burnt on the Gallowgreen.

 Their remains were buried on a crossing now known as Maxwelton Cross, with a horseshoe placed on top of the buriel site. This spot is still visible today although the horseshoe went missing many years ago. However in May 2008 a new horseshoe was laid at the crossing, designed by Sandy Stoddart it will hopefully breathe new life into the town.

On a small patch of land, just off Queen Street in the West End, lies this well which  is all that remains of the Gallowgreen.