Strichen is recorded in this Index as a Scottish barony in the county of Aberdeen. The earliest record identified so far is dated 1633. It also appears in the sources as Streichen, Streichin and Strechin.
The historical record
References identified
Register of the Great Seal
Great Seal charter, 19 November 1676, recited in RPS 1681/7/125 (NRS PA2/31, ff.74v–75v); no RMS entry number assigned. Reunites/expands the barony and changes ward tenure; not assumed to be first erection.
Retours and Lyon records
Retours: Aberdeen, nos. 335, 582 (Streichin / Strechin) — baronia. Published Retour index, vol. III (1816); .
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