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TAPTON. 614 TARBOLTON. the vicinity are gas-works and an extensive paper-mill. In this parish is the old mansion of Cleifden, which formerly belonged to a member of the Hamilton family, who, after serving under the Duke of Marlborough, indulged his fancy by figuring the battle of Blenheim by plantations of trees now in full vigour. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Oxford, val. 329, in the patron, of the lord chancellor. The church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, is a brick edifice recently rebuilt near the site of the old one, of which part of the chancel and E. window are all that remain. It contains tombs of great antiquity, and among them is the grave of Sarah Milton, the mother of the poet. The parochial charities produce about 25 per annum, of which sum 15 is realised from church lands. Taplow Court, in which Queen Elizabeth, when princess, was confined about 1544, was partially burnt down in 1795. TAPTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Chesterfield, hund. of Scarsdale, co. Derby, 1 mile N.E. of Chesterfield. TAPTON, a hmlt. in the tnshp. of Nether Hallam, West Hiding co. York, near Sheffield. TAR, a stream of co. Tipperary, Ireland, rises near Templetenny, under the Galtee mountains, and joins the Suir near Newcastle. TARA, a par. and post town in the bar. of Skreen, co. Meath, prov. of Leinster, Ireland, 5 miles S.E. of Navan. The soil is good. It is bounded on the W. by the river Skreen, and is within a few miles of the river Boyne. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of Meath, val. with two others, 439, in the patron, of the crown. The church, which stands on Tara Hill, was built in 1823, partly by aid of a loan from the late Board of First Fruits. There is a Roman Catholic chapel and a parochial school. In this parish is the celebrated Tara Hill, the spot where St. Patrick preached, and the scene of the defeat of the Danes. This place was the scene of many historical events, and is traditionally asserted to have been the seat of the Irish kings previous to the close of the 6th century. TARA, a stream of co. Armagh, Ireland, rises near Newtown Hamilton, and joins the Dundalk river. TARA BAY, a small harbour on the coast of co. Down, Ireland, 3 miles S.E. of Portaferry. It is shel- tered by Tara Hill and Ballyquintin Point. TARBAT, a par. in the district of Easter Ross, cos. Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. It comprises the vils. of Portmahomach, Balnabruach, and Rockfield. It extends in length about 7j miles from N.E. to S.W., with an extreme breadth of 4J miles; and is bounded by the Dornoch and Moray friths, and by the parish of Fearn. The land is of a fertile character, and the soil generally light and sandy, with a deep black loam in some parts. Tarbat Ness, the ancient Arts Knirnn, is marked by a revolving lighthouse, put up in 1830 ; it is 175 feet above sea-level, and is visible at a distance of 18 miles. The coast, which is 15 miles in extent, is rocky, but has several natural harbours and small creeks. The vil. of Tarbat is about 10 miles N.E. of Tain, between Dornoch and Moray friths. In its vicinity are ruins of several castles and of a chapel. Many of its inhabitants are employed in the fisheries, and some in a hemp factory. This par. is in the presb. of Tain and synod of Ross. The stipend of the minister is about 270. The parish church stands in the centre of the parish. There are a Free church, also a parochial school, Gaelic school, and a private school. The principal modern seat is Geanies. TARBERT, or TARBET, a vil. and seaport in the pars, of Kilcalmonell and South Knapdale, co. Argyle, Scotland. It is situated on a nick of land between East and West Tarbert lochs, and forms a semicircle round the harbour, which is small, with a narrow entrance. The quays are commodious, and the Glasgow steamers regularly call here. It has for many years been a fishing station, especially for herrings. On an eminence over- looking the town and harbour are the ruins of an ancient castle, formerly of considerable strength. Here are a Free church, mission church, and an excellent school, supported by the General Assembly. A fair is held on the last Thursday in July. TARBERT, a post-office vil. in the par. of Kilnaugh tin, bar. of Iraghticonnor, co. Kerry, prov. of Munster, Ire- land, 30 miles N.E. of Tralee, and 3 from the Foynes station on the Limerick and Foynes railway. It is situated on Tarbert Bay and the river Shannon, and has regular communication by steamers. The village contains a police station, revenue station, parish church, Roman Catholic chapel, bridewell, dispensary, several schools, and a Wesleyan meeting-house. It is a sub- port to Limerick, and has a lighthouse on the Tarbert Rocks, which is visible for 13 miles. The trade of the place is chiefly in the export of grain and dairy produce. Tarbert was granted to the Crosby family by James I., but afterwards came to the Leslies, the present occupants, whose residence is at Tarbert House. Fairs are held on 20th February, Easter Monday, 22nd June, 20th July, 12th August, and llth December. TARBERT, EAST and WEST, two sea-lochs on the coast of co. Argyle, Scotland, near Kantyre and Loch Fyne. TARBERT, GLEN, a highland valley in the district of Lochaber, co. Inverness, Scotland, between Lochs Leven and Eil. TARBET, a hmlt. and small bay in the par. of Arro- quhar, co. Dumbarton, Scotland, 1 mile from Arroquhar, and 8 miles N. of Luss. It is the station on the North British railway for Loch Long. It is situated on Loch Lomond, at the ferry to Ben Lomond, and is joined with Arroquhar. The Loch Lomond steam-packets call here. TARBET, or TURBOT, an islet at the mouth of Ard- bear Harbour, bar. of Ballynahinch. co. Galway, Ireland, 5 miles N.W. of Clifden. TARBET, EAST and WEST, two sea-lochs in Scalpay Sound, Western Isles, coast of Scotland, lying to the E. and W. of Harris Island ; also two lochs in the south- western div. of co. Wigton, separated by the Mull of Galloway. TARBOCK, a tnshp. in the par. of Huyton, hund. of West Derby, co. Lancaster, 8 miles S.E. of Liverpool, and 3 W. of Ditton railway station. The inhabitants are engaged in the collieries and in agriculture. There is a brewery. TARBOLTON, a par. and small town in the district of Kyle, co. Ayr, Scotland. It extends about 7 miles S.W., with an extreme breadth of 4 miles, and is bounded by the pars, of Craigie, Mauchline, Stair, St. Quivox, and Monkton. The surface is undulating, but nowhere exceeds 400 feet above sea-level. It was formerly moor- land, but is now well cultivated and planted. Coal was worked at an early period. There are a flour mill, corn mills, tile kilns, and a manufactory for hones and razor- strops. The parish is traversed by the road from Ayr to Edinburgh, and is within easy access of the Mauch- line and Monkton stations of the Glasgow and South- western railway. The town of Tarbolton stands about 4 miles W. of Mauchline, and 12 S.E. of Irvine. It is situated on the rivers Ayr and Feale, and was created a burgh of barony in the reign of Charles II., when it was granted to John Cunningham, Esq., of Enterkine. A townhall was erected in 1836. A large number of the inhabitants are employed in the cotton, woollen, and silk mills. This par. is in the presb. of Ayr, and synod of Glasgow and Ayr. The stipend of the minister is 313. The parish church was erected in 1821. There are a Free church and an United Presbyterian church ; also a school of industry for girls, besides other schools. The parish comprises the larger part of the old parish of Bamwell, with the ruins of Faile convent, situated about li mile N.N.W. of the village of Tarbolton. The monastery was founded in 1252 for Red Friars, and stood on the banks of the Faile rivulet, near Loch Faile. Near the ruins of the monastery are Willie's Mill and the " Castle of Montgomerie," and at Hood's Hill is a Danish camp. Burns the poet lived at Lochlee farm in the years 1780-83. The principal seats are Coilsfield, En- terkin, Smithston, Drumley, and Afton Lodge. Tar- bolton gave title of baron to the Duke of Lennox in 1581. A cattle show is held on the first Monday in May, and a fair on the Tuesday following the llth June.