Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Becc, Beccán (ns)
Related Saints
Is a group which includes Beccán of Rum (possible)
Beccán of Rum might better be spelt Bécán and assigned to the group Béc, Bécan
Saint in place-names
Though no place-name referring to this particular saint has been identified, it may be that some of the places dedicated to the non-specific group to which he/she belongs may in fact refer to him/her. Please check the non-specific group.
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