Twechar
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Twechar is a small former mining village historically in Dunbartonshire and administered by the council area of East Dunbartonshire, Scotland close to the boundary with North Lanarkshire.[2] It lies between the larger towns of Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch.[3] The Forth and Clyde Canal runs close to the village to the north, and closely follows the line of the Antonine Wall.[4] There are visible remains of the wall on Bar Hill and the Roman Fort is a local tourist attraction.[5]
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Twechar | |
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Twechar and Bar Hill | |
Location within East Dunbartonshire | |
Population | 1,340 (mid-2020 est.)[1] |
OS grid reference | NS698754 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | GLASGOW |
Postcode district | G65 |
Dialling code | 01236 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
55.951°N 4.085°W / 55.951; -4.085 |
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