SPW034372 SCOTLAND (1930). Girvan, general view, showing Girvan Harbour and The Avenue. An oblique aerial photograph taken facing east.
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| Title | [SPW034372] Girvan, general view, showing Girvan Harbour and The Avenue. An oblique aerial photograph taken facing east. |
| Reference | SPW034372 |
| Date | 1930 |
| Link | NRHE Collection item 1257093 |
| Place name | |
| Parish | MARITIME - SOUTH AYRSHIRE |
| District | MARITIME |
| Country | SCOTLAND |
| Easting / Northing | 218300, 598200 |
| Longitude / Latitude | -4.8585493565616, 55.244421888381 |
| National Grid Reference | NX183982 |
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