Penpont
Introduction
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Penpont
Image: © Kevin Rae Taken: 14 Apr 2006
This is a picturesque small village which lies on the Main Road between Thornhill and Moniaive. It is most well known as the birthplace of the famous Explorer and Writer Joseph Thomson who carried out numerous Expeditions in Africa and was the first person to spot "Thomson's Gazelle" to which he gave his name.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.232096
Longitude
-3.814524