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1,000 to 1,368 feet above sea. level. From the loftiest peak is a view over sixteen counties, from sea to sea. Several springs rise in different parts of the district, which form numerous streamlets, and drive a vast amount of machinery. Here the Forth and Clyde canal has a reservoir, which occupies the site of the hattle fought in 1645 between the Covenanters and Montrose, which ended in the defeat of the former. There are many circular forts, termed chcstcrs, two Roman camps, and two Pictish forts. Of the latter, that at Bal- castle is considered the most entire work of the kind in Scotland. Here aro mines, from which the Carron Company extract many thousand tons of iron yearly, several extensive collieries, and quarries of free- stone and whinstono. In the mountains porphyry, agates, and yellow jasper aro found. Weaving .and paper-making aro carried on here. This parish claims to have introduced into Scotland the cultivation of the potato. The town of Kilsyth was erected into a burgh of barony in 1826. It is situated 12J miles N.E. of Glasgow, and 15 S. of Stilling. It is chiefly occupied by weavers. It is well built, and lighted with gas. The Western Bank of Scotland has a branch here, and there is a savings-bank. Fairs aro held on the second Friday in April, and the third Friday in November. There is also a cattle show in June. KILTALE, a par. in the bar. of Lower Deece, co. Meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles W.N.W. of Dunshaughlin. Dcrrypark is its post town. It is a little over 1 mile in length and the same in breadth. The soil is of prime quality. The road from Dublin to Trim infringes on the southern border. The living is a cur. in the dioc. of Meath, vol. with Knockmark, 291, in tho patron, of the crown. There is a hedge-school. KILTALLAGH, a par. in the bar. of Trughanacmy, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles N. of Miltown, its post town. The par. is 2 miles long and 1J broad, and contains tho town of Castlcmaine. Tho surface lies along the bank of the river Maine. It is mountainous and boggy, including part of the Slieve Nish mountain. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Ardfert and Aghadoc, val. with three others, 410, in the patron, of the crown. The church was erected by aid of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. There is a Eoman Catholic chapel and four or five day schools. Laharun is one of the principal residences. KILTAMAGH, a post-office vil. in the par. of Killc- dan, in the bar. of Gallen, co. Mayo, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 7 miles S.S.VV. of Swineford. Hero is a dis- pensary within the Swineford Poor-law Union. KILTAELITY, an extensive highland par. in co. Inverness, Scotland, 3 miles S.W. of Beauly. It is situated on the river Beauly, and includes Conveth, Caplach, Mayne, &c. It extends about 30 miles in length and 6 in breadth, occupying nearly 92,000 Scotch acres. It is in the presb. of Inverness and synod of Moray. The minister's stipend is 239. The church is a modern and commodious structure. There is a Free church atKiltarlity, and a Free Church preaching station at Strathglass. At Eskadale is a Eoman Catholic chapel. There are several schools for both sexes. In this district are several lakes, well stored with salmon, trout, &c. The surface, which is mountainous, is mostly covered with wood, heath, and extensive mosses. Game is very abundant. In the parish churchyard are the remains of a Druidical temple, and there are five others within a mile of it. Two miles N.W. of the church is a circular vitrified fort called Dun Fionn, or Fingal's Fort, 60 yards in circumference. It crowns the summit of a conical hill accessible only on the E. The ruins of Castle Spynnie occupy the crest of a hill 700 feet high. Its walls are built of stone without cement. Beaufort Castle occupies an eminence, rising from the river Beauly. It is built on the site of Beaufort, or Duuie fortress, which, in the reign of Alexander I., sustained a regular siege by tho troops of Edward of England. KILTAETAN, a bar. in co. Galway, prov. of Con- naught, Ireland. Its boundaries aro Galway Bay on tho N, Loughrea on theE., and co. Clare on theS. and W. Its extreme length is 16 miles and its breadth 8. It contains tho pars, of Beagh, Kilbeacanty, Killinny, Kil- macduagh, Kiltartan, Kinvarradoorus, and parts of Ardrahan and Kilthomas, with the town of Gort. It gives title to Viscount Gort, of Loughcooter. KILTAETAN, a par. in the above bar., 4 miles long by two broad. It contains part of the town of Gort, its post town. Tho surface is hilly and the soil of medium quality. The road from Gort to Galway passes through the parish. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Kilmacduagh, val. with Kilmacduagh, 522, in the patron, of the crown. The Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Gort and Kilmacduagh. There are three day schools. Coole Park is the chief seat. Here are ruins of two churches and of an old castle. Marble and limestone can be obtained. KILTEALE, a par. in the bars, of East Maryborough and Stradbally, Queen's County, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 3 miles N.W. of Stradbally its post town. It is 3 miles long by 2J broad. Tho surface is hilly and heathy. It is crossed by the road from Stradbally to Portarlington. The living is a vie. in the dioc. of Leighlin, val. withTccolme, 250, in the pation. of the bishop. Near here is the rock and castle of Dunamase. KILTEARN, a par. in the cos. of Eoss and Croinarty, Scotland, 6 miles N.E. of Dingwall. It is situated on the Cromarty Frith and river Skiack, the latter being formed by the union of several mountain streams. The par., formerly a vie., is in the presb. of Dingwall and synod of Eoss. The minister's stipend is 249, in the patron, of tho crown. The church contains tombs of the Munros of Fowlis. The Free Church has a place of worship here. Coal, iron, and lead are found here, but obstacles exist in working them. There aro mills of various descriptions in the neighbourhood. The surface is cultivated near the coast, but hilly in other parts, Ben Uaish or Wyvis Point is the highest, being 3,720 feet above the level of the sea, and capped with snow during' all the year. There are five old chapels and burying places. Not long since there was a Druidical circle of stones here, but they have been removed in the progress of agriculture. K1LTEEL, a par. and vil. in the bar. of South Salt, co. Kildare, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles N.E. of Naas, its post town. It is 3 miles long by 2 broad. The soil is generally good. The road from Ballympra Eustace to Eathcoole traverses tho interior, upon which road stands the village. The living is a vie. with Kil- bride, val. 75, in the patron, of the archbishop. The, Roman Catholic chapel is united to those of Eathmore and Kilbride. Whitefort is the principal seat. Here are ruins of Kiltcel Castle, also vestiges of an abbey where numerous relics have 'been brought to light. Fairs aro held on 1st May, 24th June, 29th September^ and 2nd November. KILTEELY, a par. and vil. in the bars, of Small- county and Coonagh, co. Limerick, prov. of Munster, Ireland, 2 miles S.S.W. of Pallasgrean. The par. is 2J- miles long by 1 J broad. The soil is good. The interior is traversed by the road from Pallasgrean to Bruff, on which stands the village. Tho living is a rect. in the dioc. of Emly, val. with Ballybrood, 429, in the patron, of the bishop. The Eoman Catholic chapel is united to that of Dromkeen. There are two day schools and a police station. Kildromin church was built by and belonged to the Knights Templars in 1291. Basalt and limestone occur. Fairs are held on 1st February, 1st June, and 25th October. KILTEEEY, a harbour in the bar. of Shanid, co. Limerick, Ireland. It is situated in the Shannon. KILTEEVAN, a par. in the bar. of South Ballintober, co. Roscommon, prov. of Connaught, Ireland, 3 miles E. of Roscommon. Castlerea is its post town. It is 4 miles long by 3 broad, and contains part of Lough Eee, The surface is very boggy, and is traversed by the from Eoscommon to Lanesborough. The living is ,1 v in the dioc. of Elphin, val. with Roscommon, 203, the patron, of the bishop. There are two da KOteevan House is the chief seat of the neighbourhi