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Duns, Berwickshire

Duns is the county town of Berwickshire. It was created a burgh of barony in 1490 by King James IV. The oldest part of Duns Castle, the massive Norman Keep or Pele Tower, supposedly dates from 1320. Duns is within the council area of The Scottish Borders.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Berwickshire
Lat, Long: 55.77789,-2.3435119
Grid Reference: NT 7855 5389
Civil Parish: Duns CP
Council Area: The Scottish Borders CA
Police Area: Scotland (The Lothians and Scottish Borders) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 13901
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Duns,_Berwickshire_13901

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