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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FORFAR [parish] | Forfar Forfar Forfar Forfar Forfar Forfar |
Old Statistical Account New Stat: [Statistical] Account Fullarton's Gazetteer Sheriff's Returns Valuation Roll County Map |
032; 038; 039; 044; 045 | "The name of this parish in the deeds relative to the patronage, is Forfar Restennet. In the "Estate & order of the Presbyteries" in May 1586, as recorded in the Booke of the Universal Kirk, Forfar & Restennet are inserted as separate parishes & it seems, therefore, to have been intended to constitute them two distinct parishes, - an intention which was not followed out; or Forfar Restennet may be a united parish, though no evidence as to the period & circumstances of the annexation has been discovered. No satisfactory account can be given of the etymology of the name Forfar. The parish includes the royal burgh of Forfar, is situated on the south side of the valley of Strathmore, & is bounded by the parish of Rescobie on the east & north: Dunnichen and Inverarity on the South: Kinnettles on the South & West: Glamis on the West: & Kirriemuir on the West & North. The Scottish North Eastern Railway passes through the parish." New Stat A/c. [Statistical Account] |
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There is no portion of this parish
detached, nor is there any portion of any
other parish contained within the boundary
of this parish.
Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Alison James- Moderator, Caspell
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