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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilespickeril | Continued from preceding page | [continued from page 31] "The Church of Kilespikeril situated on the left bank of the Neaunt, and said to have been built shortly before the reformation, and to have been dedicated to Saint Cyril the Bishop was latterly the parish Church. There still remains part of its walls which seem to have undergone modern repairs" Origines Parochiales Scotiae "The district of Muckairn was anciently called Kielespickarrol; denoting the burying place of Bishop Cerylus or Cerullus. The walls of a small Church, built by this Saint, of excellent masonry, still remain entire" Old Stat [Statistical] Account. "Kilespikerel refers to the old Church ruin, and "Kirktown" to a Collection of houses. Examiner's Remark. |
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Ordnance Survey - Argyll county, OS Name Books - Argyll county - Volume 23 - Parish of Muckairn, OS1/2/23
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Muckairn.
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.