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Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire

Gatehouse of Fleet is a town in Kirkcudbrightshire. The western approach to the town is dominated by the imposing Cardoness Castle. Gatehouse of Fleet is the birthplace of Victorian artist John Faed. The town is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kirkcudbrightshire
Lat, Long: 54.880739,-4.187253
Grid Reference: NX 5977 5618
Civil Parish: Anwoth CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 17493
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Gatehouse_of_Fleet,_Kirkcudbrightshire_17493
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q996643
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Gatehouse_of_Fleet