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Fort Matilda, Renfrewshire

Fort Matilda is a suburb at the far western edge of Greenock, Renfrewshire. Its name comes from a coastal battery built on Whiteforeland Point 1814–1819 to defend the River Clyde. It is within the council area of Inverclyde.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Renfrewshire
Lat, Long: 55.959581,-4.794954
Grid Reference: NS 2562 7759
Civil Parish: Greenock CP
Council Area: Inverclyde CA
Police Area: Scotland (Renfrewshire and Inverclyde) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 16703
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fort_Matilda,_Renfrewshire_16703

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