A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Gylem, an ancient castle in Kilmore and Kilbride parish, Argyllshire, on a romantic promontory in the extreme S of Kerrera island. Dating probably from the 12th century, it was long a stronghold of the Macdougalls of Lorn; was captured in 1647 by a detachment of General Leslie's army; and is now a strong, tall, roofless tower. The famous Brooch of Lorn, rent from King Robert Bruce at Dalry, was in the castle at the time of its capture, and became the spoil of Campbell of Inverawe.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Administrative units: | Kilmore and Kilbride ScoP Argyll ScoCnty |
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