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Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire

Lockerbie is a town in Annandale in Dumfriesshire. Historically, Lockerbie was a trading post for cattle and sheep. The town has grown based on its transport links with the motorway and the Carlisle-Glasgow railway line. In the garden of remembrance at Dryfesdale Cemetery is a memorial to the 270 victims of the Lockerbie bombing. There are memorials in Lockerbie and Moffat Roman Catholic churches. In Lockerbie Town Hall a stained-glass window depicts the flags of the 21 countries whose citizens lost their lives. Lockerbie is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Dumfriesshire
Lat, Long: 55.120186,-3.355968
Grid Reference: NY 1361 8148
Civil Parish: Dryfesdale CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 27822
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lockerbie,_Dumfriesshire_27822

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