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New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire

New Galloway is a town in Kirkcudbrightshire on the west side of the valley of the Water of Ken, a mile north of the end of Loch Ken. The Ken Bridge, which links the town with the main road on the east side of the valley, was built in 1822 by the engineer, John Rennie, who also built the second London Bridge. The town is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kirkcudbrightshire
Lat, Long: 55.074074,-4.1396337
Grid Reference: NX 6348 7760
Civil Parish: Kells CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 32159
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/New_Galloway,_Kirkcudbrightshire_32159

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