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Volume contents
- 1 - Brechin , Page 1 (start)
- 10 - Brechin , Page 10
- 20 - Brechin , Page 20
- 23A - Brechin , loose page
- 30 - Brechin , Page 30
- 40 - Brechin , Page 40
- 50 - Brechin , Page 50
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- 70 - Brechin , Page 70
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- 110 - Brechin , Page 110
- 116 - Brechin , Page 116 (end)
- 117 - Brechin , Index
- 121 - Brechin , Title Page
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRECHIN [parish] | Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin Brechin |
Old Statistical Account New Statistical Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Chalmer's Caledonia Janes' Scotland in the Middle Ages Keith's Catalogue of Bishops Wilson's Archaeology Cambden's Britannia Pennant's Tour of 1772 Memorials of Angus & Mearns Land of the Lindsays Brown's Histy [History] of the Highlands Black's History of Brechin Sheriffs' Returns Valuation Roll Estates Plans Reform Act 1832 Oliver & Boyd's Almanac |
026; 027; 033; 034 | "The ancient and modern name of this parish is Brechin. Some imagine it to be derived from the Gaelic word braechin, which signifies fern; but this seems not very probable, as that plant is by no means abundant in the parish. Others with more probability, trace its origin from the Scotch word brae, which signifies the declivity of a hill, and is indeed very descriptive of the local situation of the town of Brechin, whence the name of the parish is derived - on the sloping bank of the Esk. It is bounded on the north by the parishes of Stracathro, and Menmuir; on the east by the parish of Dun; on the south by the parishes of Maryton and Farnell; on the south-west by the parish of Aberlemno; and on the west by the parish of Careston. In the northern part of the parish are [Continued on page 2] |
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Coy [County] Forfar.
Ordnance Survey - Angus county, OS Name Books - Forfar (Angus) county - Volume 11 - Parish of Brechin, OS1/14/11
This volume contains information on place names found in the Forfarshire parish of Brechin.
Ordnance Survey - Angus county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Angus, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.