Etymology

St Abbs

Today it means: A coastal village in the Scottish Borders council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT9167). Full definition →

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The story

Originally named Coldingham Shore, later renamed after St Abbs Head, which was named after Saint Æbbe of Coldingham.

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