Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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David of Wales
Other names
Dewi, Dafydd, Taffy
Introduction
David was monk and bishop in Wales in the 6th century. His cult was established in South Wales by the 12th century, and he has early dedications in Brittany, Cornwall and England. His earliest Life was written by Rhygyvarch c 1090.
Gender
Male
Related Saints
Belongs to the group David (ns) (certain)
Related Personal Names
Name
David (certain)
Feast days
Day of Year
March 1
Saint in place-names
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Names
Place known as | Name (plus degree of certainty that this saint is commemorated here) |
St David's Church, Edinburgh St Cuthberts | St David's Church (maybe) |
St David's, settlement Madderty | St David's (maybe) |
St Davids, settlement Dalgety | St Davids (doubtful) |