The Place-Names of Argyll (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how Argyll’s place names tell a deep history of land and language. This scholarly, readable reference traces the layers of names left by early peoples, Gaelic speakers, Norse settlers, and the Columban Church, showing how geography and culture shaped every hillside and coast.

The book surveys Argyll’s districts, explains common name elements, and explains how place names reveal history, language shifts, and local landscape. It blends linguistic insight with historical context to help readers understand why a place is named as it is—and what those names say about the past.

• Learn how Gaelic, Norse, and earlier influences appear in a wide range of islands and mainland sites.


• See how the work is organized by districts, with notes on church-names, geographic features, and personal names.


• Discover examples of how place-names preserve forgotten histories and local lore.


• Understand the challenges and limits of reconstructing early language from names.

Ideal for readers of local history, linguistics, and Celtic studies who want a grounded, hands-on guide to Argyll’s place-names.

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