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| 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. |
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[Page] 50In 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.
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