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Echt is a village in Aberdeenshire

Other current and historical names

Mill of Echt
South Kirkton
Kirkton, South

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire
Region: Scotland

Category: Populated Place
Type: Village

Latitude/Longitude: 57°8'24"N 2°25'57"W
Eastings/Northings: 373918, 805540
OS Grid: NJ739055
Mapcode Local: GBR X6.N1L5
Mapcode Global: WH8PF.LSTS

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Echt within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Echt in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Echt, par. and vil., SE. Aberdeenshire -- par., 11,948 ac., pop. 1297; vil., 6 miles NW. of Park sta. and 12 W. of Aberdeen; P.O., 1 Bank; has numerous fairs for cattle and horses.