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Forfar, General

Burgh (Medieval), Town (Medieval) - (Post Medieval)

Site Name Forfar, General

Classification Burgh (Medieval), Town (Medieval) - (Post Medieval)

Canmore ID 33831

Site Number NO45SE 80

NGR NO 4565 5061

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Angus
  • Parish Forfar
  • Former Region Tayside
  • Former District Angus
  • Former County Angus

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Note (1978)

Forfar

The site of Forfar Castle (NO 456 508) was in use during the 11th century and the town became a royal burgh by about the mid-12th century.

RCAHMS 1978

(Reid 1902, 1-25; Pryde 1965, 12-13, no. 23)

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