Saints in Scottish Place-Names
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Dunstan, archbishop of Canterbury
Introduction
Dunstan was a Benedictine monk and reformer who lived 909-988. He was archbishop of Canterbury. His cult sprang up soon after his death and spread quickly.
Gender
Male
Associated places
Canterbury, Kent, England
Related Saints
Belongs to the group Dunstan (ns) (certain)
Related Personal Names
Name
Dunstan (certain)
Feast days
Day of Year
May 19
Notes
Main feast day.
Day of Year
Oct 21
Notes
Ordination feast at Canterbury.
Saint in place-names
Names
| Place known as | Name (plus degree of certainty that this saint is commemorated here) |
| St Dunstan's Well, Melrose | St Dunstan's Well (certain) |
| St Dunstan's, settlement Melrose | St Dunstan's (certain) |
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