SPW050796 SCOTLAND (1936). Inner Harbour and Montgomerie Pier, Ardrossan. An oblique aerial photograph taken facing north.

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Details

Title [SPW050796] Inner Harbour and Montgomerie Pier, Ardrossan. An oblique aerial photograph taken facing north.
Reference SPW050796
Date 1936
Link Canmore Collection item 1257815
Place name
Parish ARDROSSAN
District CUNNINGHAME
Country SCOTLAND
Easting / Northing 222688, 642188
Longitude / Latitude -4.8176219691961, 55.640845706082
National Grid Reference NS227422

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