Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KILMARTIN [parish] | Kilmartin | Old Stat [Statistical] Account New Stat [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Origines Parochiales Sheriff's Returns County Directory Post Office Directory Oliver & Boyd's Almanac County Map |
Various | "The name of this parish is derived from Kill, which in the Gaelic language signifies a burial-place, and Martin, or St. Martin, the patron saint to whom it was dedicated. This parish is situated about the centre of the district of Argyle proper, and is nearly co-extensive with the ancient barony of Ariskeodnish, - a name signifying a shealing and sheltered valley with good pasture. The form of the parish is oblong, extending in length, from north-east to south-west, about 12 miles , and in breadth, about 3 1/2 miles. It is bounded on the south-west by Loch Crinan, the northern entrance into the Crinan Canal; on the north-west, by Loch Craignish and the parish of Craignish; on the north-east by the parish of Dalavich; and on the south-east by Loch Awe and the parish of Kilmichael Glassary. The upper or north-east end of the parish stretches, for about 5 miles along the north bank of Lochawe & is much diversified by hill & dale. The land rises [continued on page 2] |
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Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 15 - Parish of Kilmartin, OS1/2/15
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Kilmartin.
Ordnance Survey - Argyll county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Argyll, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.