Volume contents
- 1 - Stirling town , page 1 (start)
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- 112 - Stirling town , page 112 (end)
- 113 - Stirling town , title page
- 114 - Stirling town , index (A-Ir)
- 115 - Stirling town , index (J-St)
- 116 - Stirling town , index (St-Y)
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Monastery | Supposed Site of a Franciscan Convent Supposed Site of a Franciscan Convent Supposed Site of a Franciscan Monastery Supposed Site of a Franciscan Convent Supposed Site of a Franciscan Convent |
Mr William Galbraith Town Clerk Revd [Reverend] William Findlay Revd [Reverend] Mr McLachlan Stat. [Statistical] Account of Stirlingshire History of Stirlingshire |
017.03 | The Franciscan Convent at Stirling was Situated in the higher part of the town, near the present Church (East & West Churches) Which belonged to it. It is difficult however, to point out the particular Spot. It was founded in James IV in 1494. The Church, a Stately Gothic fabric was now erected for the use of the Convent. *** This Convent, as well as the Dominican, were demolished in 1559, but the Church left untouched." Nimmo's History of Stirlingshire. The Supposed Site of the Above mentioned Convent or Monastery, has been pointed out by Mr William Galbraith, Town Clerk, as the most probable place where it Stood, which is Situated north of and Adjacent to the East and West Churches, and now forms part of the Cemetery. |
Continued entries/extra info
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In alluding to the Franciscan House off Broad St,
I would use the word Monastery in preference to Convent
as monasteries are inhabited by men while
convents are generally reserved for religious ladies.
P. Maclachlan,
Roman Catholic Clergyman.
Ordnance Survey - Stirling county, OS Name Books - Stirling county - Volume 24 - Town of Stirling, OS1/32/24
This volume contains information on place names found in the town of Stirling.
Ordnance Survey - Stirling 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 Stirling, which is in central Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.