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Rh KILMINGTON. 449 KILMONIVAIG. and the vicarial for 240. The living is a cur. annexed to the vie. * of Axminster, in the dioc. of Exeter. The parish church, dedicated to St. Giles, is an ancient struc- ture, with a tower containing five hells. The Baptists have a place of worship, and there is a parochial school for both sexes. The representatives of the late William Tucker, Esq., are lords of the manor. A fair is held the first Wednesday in September for cattle. KILMINGTON, a par. in the hund. of Norton Ferris, co. Somerset, 9 miles S. of Frome, its post town, 6 from Bruton, and 4 N.W. of Mere. The parish is email, and considered to be the most easterly in the county. A battle was fought here between the Danes and Alfred the Great. Near Stourhead is a tri- angular brick tower, 155 feet in height, founded in 1772 by Henry Hoare, Esq., commemorative of the victory gained by Alfred over the Danes ; and in the S.W. extremity of the parish is a small oval intrenchment. called Jack's Castle. The inhabitants are principally employed in agriculture. The tithes have been com- muted for a rent-charge of 450. The living is a rect. * in the dioc. of Bath and Wells, val. 498. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a plain structure, with a tower containing two bells. In the church are interred the remains of Mr. Hartgill, and his son, both murdered in the reign of Queen Mary, by Lord Stourton, and others, who were convicted and executed. Kilmington manor, formerly belonging to the crown, was granted to tho family of Le Port, in the reign of Edward I. ; it after- wards passed to the family of tho Hartgills. Sir Ainslie Hoare, Bart., of Stourhead, is tho present owner of Kilmington manor. KILMISTON, a par. in the upper div. of the hund. of Fawley, Winchester div. of co. Hants, 4J miles S. of New Alresford, its post town, and 8 miles E. of the Winchester railway station. There are some barrows on the Downs. The tithes have been commuted for a rent- charge of 350 7. The living is a cur. annexed to tho rect.* of Cheriton, in the dioc. of Winchester. The church, dedicated to St. Andrew, is crowned with a gpire. The charities produce i per annum, which goes to the support of a school. KILMOCAHILL. See KILMACAHILL, co. Kilkenny. KILMOCOMOGE, or KILMACOMOGUE, a par. in the bars, of East and West Carbery, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, containing Bantry, its post town. The par. is 14 miles long by 12 broad, and includes Whiddy Island. The surface is mountainous, and is diversified by the rivers Ouvanc, Mclatch, and Drumgarifl'. Tho living is a vie. in the dioc. of Cork, val. 6 1 3, in the patron.of tho bishop. The church was erected by means of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. There are a Protestant Sunday-school and several day schools. Bantry Lodge is the mansion of Earl Bantry, and Glengariff Castle that of Captain White. At Carriganass are the remains of a castle formerly belonging to the O'Sullivan family ; like- wise vestiges of an abbey founded in 1466. KILMOCRISH. Set KILMUCTCBRIDGE, co. Wexford. KILMODAN, or KILMADAN, a par. in the co. of Argyle, Scotland, 15 miles S. of Inverary. It is situated in the valley of the river Ruail, near Loch Fyne, and is bounded by the parishes of Dunoon, Inverchaolain, Kil- finan, Strachur, and also by Loch Kiddan. It is flanked by high hills, and possesses scenery of the grandest description. It possesses about 4 miles of coast line, and near the mouth of Loch Kiddan is a stone pier for the accommodation of steamers. Tho par. is in the presb. of Dunoon and synod of Argyle. The minister's stipend is 174. There is a parish church, a Free church, and likewise schools. There is a mineral spring. Whinstone and limestone are found in large quantities. Agriculture in this quarter has greatly improved of late years. The i seats are Dunaus, Glendaruel, and Ormidale. Here f'ulin Maclaurin the mathematician, and his brother the divine, were born. KILMOE, a par. in the bar. of West Carbery, co. f'ork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 8 miles S.W. of Skull. Skibbereen is its post town. The par. is 7 miles long bv 3 broad, and contains the vil. of Crookhaven. The surface extends along the coast between Crookhaven, Harbour and Dumnanus Bay. It consists of a moun- tainous peninsula, a few small outlying islands, and the headlands of Mizen Head, Three-castle Point, and Brow Head. Copper is met with in parts. The living is a rect. and vie. in the dioc. of Cork, val. 383, in the patron, of the crown and bishop, alternately. The present church was recently rebuilt, but the old one was erected in the beginning of last century by Bishop Brown. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Skull. There are three Sunday besides several day schools. Rockview is the principal residence. KILMOILY. Set KILMOYLY, co. Kerry. KILMOKEA, or KILMAKEA, a par. in tho bar. of Shelburne, co. Wexford, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 6 miles S. of New Ross, its post town. It is 3 miles long by 2 broad, and lies at tho confluence of the rivers Barrow and Suir, including a tract known as Great Island. The road from Now Ross to Ballihack traverses the interior. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ferns, val. with Whitechurch, 517, in the patron, of the bishop. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to that of Whitechurch. There are two or three day schools. Kilmanick is the principal residence. Ballykearoague Castle formerly belonged to the Suttons. KILMOLAKA, a par. in the bar. of Kilmaine, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 3 miles S. of Ballin- robe, its post town. It w 3 miles long by 2 broad, and contains the vil. of Neale. Tho surface lies along the E. shore of Lough Mask. The soil is generally good. Tho road from Ballinrobo to Cong crosses part of the parish. Tho living is a rect. in the dioc. of Tuam, val. with two others, 411, in the patron, of tho bishop. Divine service is held in a private house. There are a Roman chapel and two day schools. Neale Park is tho demesne of Lord Kilmaine, in the grounds of which a stone of Druidical origin is preserved. KILMOLASH, a par. in the bars, of Decies Within and Without Drum, co. Waterford, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles S.S.E. of Cappoquin. Lismore is its post town. It is 2J miles long by 1 J mile broad. The surface is hilly, with a proportion of bog. It has a middling soil, and is drained by the Bricky and Pheneas streams. The road from Waterford to Cork passes through the interior. The living is a suspended vie. in the dioc. of Lismore, in the patron, of tho bishop. Woodstock is the chief seat. This parish formerly belonged to tho Knights of St. John. The ruins of Clough Castle are in the vicinity. KILMOLERAN, a par. in tho bar. of TJpperthird, co. Waterford, prov. of Munster, Ireland, containing Car- rickbeg, its post town, which adjoins Carrick-on-Suir. Tho par. is 2 miles long by 1J mile broad. The surface comprises part of the Suir valley. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Lismore, val. with Dysert, 252, in the patron, of the bishop. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Dysert and Kilsheelin. There are also ono or two day schools. Coolnamuck Court is the principal residence of the place. A church formerly stood here, dedicated to St. Maidoc. Ballyclough Castle is within the limits of this parish. KILMONEY, a par. in the bar. of Kerrycurrihy, co. Cork, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 3 miles S.W. of Monks- town. Cork is its post town. Tho surface lies along tho bank of the river Ownaboy. Tho soil is good. Tho living is a vie. in the dioc. of Cork. There is a Roman Catholic chapel united to that of St. Bridget, and two day schools. Kilmoney House is the principal residence. KILMONIVAIG, or KILMANWAIG, a par. in the co. of Inverness, Scotland. It contains tho post-office station of Invergarry, and is 9 miles N.E. of Fort William, its post town. It contains 16 miles of the Great Glen of Scotland, along Loch Lochy. Its length from S. to N. is about 60 miles, and its greatest breadth 20 miles. It comprises the district of Glengarry and part of the district of Loch Aber. It is in the presb. of Abertarff and synod of Glnnelg. The minister's stipend is 289. The parish church is a modern structure, situ- ated, at the mouth of Glenepear. There is likewise a