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Whithorn, Wigtownshire

Whithorn is a town and royal burgh in Wigtownshire. The town was the location of the first recorded Christian church in northern Britain, named Candida Casa; the 'White House', built by Saint Ninian in 397. The Town is within the council area of Dumfries and Galloway.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Wigtownshire
Lat, Long: 54.733967,-4.4148635
Grid Reference: NX 4461 4034
Civil Parish: Whithorn CP
Council Area: Dumfries and Galloway CA
Police Area: Scotland (Dumfries and Galloway) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 49593
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Whithorn,_Wigtownshire_49593

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