Knapdale

Knapdale

Knapdale (spr. Näppdehl), District der schottischen Grafschaft Argyle, den nördlichen Theil der Halbinsel Kantyre bildend; Westküste felsig steil, im Inneren gebirgig; 4500 Ew.; North-K., Kirchspiel mit Hafen u. 2500 Ew., u. South-K., 2000 Ew.


Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.

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