 Some indications of the tower being a focal point of the pleasure gardens, linked to a belvedere have been suggested.The 1832 map of Renfrewshire by John Thomson shows the tower clearly and marks it as 'Bacon H.' suggesting that it was then in use as a building for curing hams.In 2011, the tower was restored for use as a dwelling with the addition of a small ground-floor extension and a staircase to first-floor level.