Historical Geography information for Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland
| Place Name | Falkirk |
| Description | An Eaglais Bhreac is a derivative formed from the Scottish Gaelic cognate of the first recorded name Ecclesbrith from the Brittonic for "speckled church". The Scottish Gaelic name was translated into Scots as Fawkirk then later amended to the modern English name of Falkirk. The Antonine Wall, which stretches across the centre of Scotland, passed through the town and remnants of it can be seen. The Battle of Falkirk fought on 22 July 1298, saw the defeat of William Wallace by King Edward I of England. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Falkirk |
| County | Stirlingshire |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93043 |
| DateUpdated | 7/2/2013 10:26:25 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092102 |
British Surname Clusters | Young | Young, Younge |