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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Martys(c)hip(e, Martischip, n. In Argyll: The office or function of a maor tighe; the lands of a castle for the rents of which the castle's maor tighe was responsible: see Marty n. —1564–5 Reg. Great S. 369/1.
Cum custodia et capitanaria castri de Craiginche, et officio de martischip et brousteri victualium suorum totius baronie de Craigeinche 1604 Argyll Rentals.
Restis on the compter for the martyship of Ardskeodinis 1650 Ib. II. 19 March.
Johnne McArthor … as marty of Inch Tryniche … restis of the charge of the martyshipe of Inneraray Ib. 21 Oct. Marwyt, p.p. of Mar(r)ow v.
Charge of the martyschipe of Carricke is [£63/4/4]
