Friockheim
Friockheim | |
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Location within Angus | |
Population | 1,130 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
OS grid reference | NO591496 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ARBROATH |
Postcode district | DD11 |
Dialling code | 01241 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Friockheim /ˈfrikəm/ is a village in Angus, Scotland dating from 1814. It lies between the towns of Arbroath, Brechin, Forfar and Montrose.[2]
History
The name 'Friockheim', literally translated, means 'Heather Home', with Friock being a derivative from the Gaelic 'fraoch' (heather) and 'heim' from the German for home. It has been described as one of the most curious hybrid names on the Scottish map.[3] The word 'Friockheim' as a whole, is pronounced 'Free-come'.
The birth of the village took place soon after 1814 when Thomas Gardyne of Middleton succeeded his brother as the laird of the lands of Friock and feued them to Mr John Andson, of Arbroath, who built a flax spinning mill and as proprietor-in-feu attracted many textile workers to come and settle on easy terms in what was at first known as Friock feus.[4]
Mr Andson's son, John Andson added in the 'heim' part of the name.[4] This was at the request of the numerous Flemish weavers who had gone there to develop the flax spinning process.[5] He had to obtain the sanction of Thomas Gardyne as superior and together they agreed on the following advertisement, which is thought of as Friockheim's foundation charter.
Printed in Arbroath and dated May 22, 1824 this read:
- "The Spinning Mill and Village of Friock, of which Mr Gardyne of Middleton is the Superior, and Mr John Andson, Proprietor holding in feu, hitherto called 'Friock Feus' from this date henceforward is to be named “FRIOCKHEIM” and of which change of designation this on the part of Mr Gardyne and Mr Andson is notice unto all whom it may concern.”
John Andson died in office in 1814 (?) and his mill was burnt to the ground in 1862.[4]
Recent changes
The village of Friockheim now has a population of around 800
Friockheim was served by a railway station on the Arbroath and Forfar Railway from 1848 to 1955. The line has since been lifted.
It used to be home to Douglas Fraser & Sons (Mfg) Ltd producing waterproof and leisure clothing but this firm no longer exists, and the ground where its mill was situated is now the site of modern housing. Planning conditions require the reinstatement of the
The local newsagent closed in 2016 after several decades of service to the village. The local co-operative has converted to a McColls, which has now been converted to a Morrisons Local, which provides many of the services the village has become accustomed to.
S.G. Baker Ltd
Friockheim now has a 'By Royal Appointment' sign, for Mike Lingard,
Park Grove Crematorium opened in the 1990s and is used by surrounding towns as well as Friockheim itself as it is currently the only one in Angus.[8]
Film of the village was shot in the 1930s by Dr AGW Thomson and is held by the
Bus Services
Bus services in the village are operated by
Nearby Parishes
Guthrie, Kinnell, Kirkden (previously Idvies, now disappeared).[4]
References
- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-319-22980-4
- ISBN 0859765563
- ^ a b c d "Aberbrothock Illustrated: Being the Round O Etchings in Miniature by John Adam". T. Buncle. 9 August 1886 – via Internet Archive.
- ISBN 1 870 313 05 4
- ^ "Friockheim, Scotland - Maps, Information, Reviews & Pictures". Archived from the original on 21 November 2008.
- ^ "LC Packaging Shop".
- ^ "Parkgrove Crematorium-Book of Remembrance - Online Memorials and Condolences". Archived from the original on 12 August 2009.
- ^ "27 - Forfar East High Street - Arbroath bus station". bustimes.org. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "116 - Forfar, East High Street - Montrose High Street". bustimes.org. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "JP MINICOACHES LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "JP Coaches | Coach Hire | North East Scotland". www.jpcoaches.co.uk. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "J P Minibus". bustimes.org. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "36 - Arbroath - Redford and Guthrie". bustimes.org. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Travel Wisharts". bustimes.org. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Wisharts Froickheim". yell.com.
- ^ "Wishart G & N Ltd · Transport Yard/Station Rd, Arbroath DD11 4SF, United Kingdom". Wishart G & N Ltd · Transport Yard/Station Rd, Arbroath DD11 4SF, United Kingdom. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "140 - Stracathro Hospital - Auchmithie". bustimes.org. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "141 - Stracathro Hospital - Friockheim". bustimes.org. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ "Services 35, 140 and 141" (PDF). angus.gov.uk. November 2023.
- ^ "Wishart G & N Ltd · Transport Yard/Station Rd, Arbroath DD11 4SF, United Kingdom". Wishart G & N Ltd · Transport Yard/Station Rd, Arbroath DD11 4SF, United Kingdom. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
Notes
External links
- Details with photo
- Map sources for Friockheim