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Sawel, Tyrone / Londonderry

Sawel is a mountain (2,224ft) in the Sperrin Mountains on the border of County Tyrone and County Londonderry. It is the highest point in both counties. It is within the council area of Derry City and Strabane.

Place Type: Hill, Mountain
Historic County: Tyrone / Londonderry
Lat, Long: 54.819713,-7.039419
Grid Reference: H 6179 9729
Townland: Oughtnamwella TD
Civil Parish: Bodoney Upper CP
Council Area: Derry City and Strabane CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332180
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Sawel,_Tyrone_332180

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