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What does st abbs mean?
A coastal village in the Scottish Borders council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT9167).
Where does st abbs come from?
Originally named Coldingham Shore, later renamed after St Abbs Head, which was named after Saint Æbbe of Coldingham.

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