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Tranent, East Lothian

Tranent is a town in East Lothian. Once an important mining town, coal was first worked in Tranent in the 12th century. The history of coal mining in Scotland is mirrored in the history of the coal heughs, mines and pits of Tranent. Tranent is now a 'commuter' town. The town is within the council area of East Lothian.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: East Lothian
Lat, Long: 55.944616,-2.9540281
Grid Reference: NT 4051 7280
Civil Parish: Tranent CP
Council Area: East Lothian CA
Police Area: Scotland (The Lothians and Scottish Borders) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 45606
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tranent,_East_Lothian_45606

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