Fordoun [1]

Fordoun [1]

Fordoun spr. Forduhn), Marktflecken der Grafschaft Mearns (Kinkardine), in Mittelschottland; 3000 Ew. Dabei das Dorf Kinkardine, 80 Ew., sonst Hauptort der Grafschaft.


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