Govan, Lanarkshire
Govan is a district in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, on the south bank of the River Clyde, opposite the mouth of the River Kelvin and the district of Partick. Govan was the site of a ford and later a ferry which linked the area with Partick for seasonal cattle drovers. In the early-nineteenth century, shipbuilding emerged as Govan's principal industry. In 1864, Govan gained burgh status. It was incorporated into the City of Glasgow in 1912. It is within the council area of City of Glasgow.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lanarkshire
Lat, Long: 55.859335,-4.3207406
Grid Reference: NS 5484 6534
Civil Parish: Govan CP
Council Area: City of Glasgow CA
Police Area: Scotland (Greater Glasgow) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 18338
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Govan,_Lanarkshire_18338
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Lanarkshire
Lat, Long: 55.859335,-4.3207406
Grid Reference: NS 5484 6534
Civil Parish: Govan CP
Council Area: City of Glasgow CA
Police Area: Scotland (Greater Glasgow) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 18338
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Govan,_Lanarkshire_18338
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Peruse Lanarkshire on Wikishire

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