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Gelston, ancient par. and vil., Kelton par., Kirkcudbrightshire; vil., 2½ miles S. of Castle Douglas; P.O.; ½ mile SE. is Gelston Castle, seat.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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Feature Description: | "ancient parish and village" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
Administrative units: | Kirkcudbrightshire ScoCnty |
Place: | Gelston |
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