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What does wanlockhead mean?
A village in Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland, close to the border with South Lanarkshire (OS grid ref NS8713).
Where does wanlockhead come from?
Situated at the head of Wanlock Water, a stream that flows north-west.

How to pronounce wanlockhead

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