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Wanlockhead Village Library, Dumfriesshire

Wanlockhead Village Library is a mid 19th-century village library near Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire. It is thought to be one of the earliest public libraries in Scotland. It is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB17192.

Place Type: Historic Civic Building
Historic County: Dumfriesshire
Lat, Long: 55.397858,-3.779649
Grid Reference: NS 8738 1298
Civil Parish: Sanquhar CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 320898
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wanlockhead_Village_Library,_Dumfriesshire_320898

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