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Brechin has been described as a city because of its cathedral and its status as the seat of a pre-[[Reformation]] diocese (which continues today as an episcopal seat of the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]]), but this status is not official.<ref>Beckett, J V, ''City status in the British Isles, 1830–2002'', Historical urban studies. Aldershot 2005</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dca.gov.uk/constitution/city/citygj.htm#part6 |title=UK Cities |accessdate=2008-08-15 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=2002 |work= |publisher=Department for Constitutional Affairs}}</ref> Nonetheless, the title "City" is widely used, for example by the City of Brechin and District Community Council, City of Brechin Civic Trust and Brechin City Football Club.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brechinpartnership.org.uk/members.cfm |title=Members |accessdate=2008-08-15 |author=City of Brechin & District Area Partnership |date= |work= |publisher=}}</ref> | Brechin has been described as a city because of its cathedral and its status as the seat of a pre-[[Reformation]] diocese (which continues today as an episcopal seat of the [[Scottish Episcopal Church]]), but this status is not official.<ref>Beckett, J V, ''City status in the British Isles, 1830–2002'', Historical urban studies. Aldershot 2005</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dca.gov.uk/constitution/city/citygj.htm#part6 |title=UK Cities |accessdate=2008-08-15 |last= |first= |coauthors= |date=2002 |work= |publisher=Department for Constitutional Affairs}}</ref> Nonetheless, the title "City" is widely used, for example by the City of Brechin and District Community Council, City of Brechin Civic Trust and Brechin City Football Club.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.brechinpartnership.org.uk/members.cfm |title=Members |accessdate=2008-08-15 |author=City of Brechin & District Area Partnership |date= |work= |publisher=}}</ref> | ||
Along with the cathedral and round tower, part of the chapel of Brechin's ''Maison Dieu'' hospital survives from the Middle Ages (both in the care of | Along with the cathedral and round tower, part of the chapel of Brechin's ''Maison Dieu'' hospital survives from the Middle Ages (both in the care of Historic Scotland). | ||
The Pictavia centre by the town serves as a museum of the locality and of Pictish culture, displaying several carved stones), a small museum in a former town house, and the now closed Brechin Station of the Caledonian Railway. | The Pictavia centre by the town serves as a museum of the locality and of Pictish culture, displaying several carved stones), a small museum in a former town house, and the now closed Brechin Station of the Caledonian Railway. | ||
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==Brechin Cathedral== | ==Brechin Cathedral== | ||
[[File:Brechin Cathedral 20090616 round tower.jpg|thumb|left|142px|The Cathedral and Round Tower.]] | [[File:Brechin Cathedral 20090616 round tower.jpg|thumb|left|142px|The Cathedral and Round Tower.]] | ||
The town is well known for its cathedral, with eleventh century round tower (in the care of | The town is well known for its cathedral, with eleventh century round tower (in the care of Historic Scotland), one of only two of these Irish-style towers surviving in Scotland, the other being at [[Abernethy, Perthshire]]. The tower was originally free-standing, but is now incorporated in the framework of the cathedral. | ||
The cathedral has been much altered, but still contains | The cathedral has been much altered, but still contains mediæval work of the 13th and 14th centuries, notable a handsome western tower and processional door. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 20 August 2010
| Brechin | |
| Angus | |
|---|---|
 Brechin Cathedral round tower | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 56°43’48"N, 2°39’19"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 7,199 |
| Post town: | Brechin |
| Postcode: | DD9 |
| Dialling code: | 01356 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Angus |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Angus |
Brechin is a royal burgh in Angus.
Brechin has been described as a city because of its cathedral and its status as the seat of a pre-Reformation diocese (which continues today as an episcopal seat of the Scottish Episcopal Church), but this status is not official.[1][2] Nonetheless, the title "City" is widely used, for example by the City of Brechin and District Community Council, City of Brechin Civic Trust and Brechin City Football Club.[3]
Along with the cathedral and round tower, part of the chapel of Brechin's Maison Dieu hospital survives from the Middle Ages (both in the care of Historic Scotland).
The Pictavia centre by the town serves as a museum of the locality and of Pictish culture, displaying several carved stones), a small museum in a former town house, and the now closed Brechin Station of the Caledonian Railway.
Brechin Cathedral
The town is well known for its cathedral, with eleventh century round tower (in the care of Historic Scotland), one of only two of these Irish-style towers surviving in Scotland, the other being at Abernethy, Perthshire. The tower was originally free-standing, but is now incorporated in the framework of the cathedral.
The cathedral has been much altered, but still contains mediæval work of the 13th and 14th centuries, notable a handsome western tower and processional door.
References
- ↑ Beckett, J V, City status in the British Isles, 1830–2002, Historical urban studies. Aldershot 2005
- ↑ "UK Cities". Department for Constitutional Affairs. 2002. http://www.dca.gov.uk/constitution/city/citygj.htm#part6. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ↑ City of Brechin & District Area Partnership. "Members". http://www.brechinpartnership.org.uk/members.cfm. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
External links
- Brechin Online Local Community Website for Brechin.
- Caledonian Steam Railway Steam railway in the heart of Brechin.
- Brechin Advertiser - local newspaper
- Brechin Arts Festival
- Brechin Town House Museum