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Halkin (or Halkyn), par. and vil., in co. and 2½ miles SW. of Flint, 3408 ac., pop. 1376; P.O.; here is Halkin Castle, seat of Marquis of Westminster. In vicinity is Halkin Mountain (993 ft.) with ancient camp.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "parish" (ADL Feature Type: "countries, 4th order divisions") |
| Administrative units: | Halkyn Parish Flintshire Ancient County |
| Place names: | HALKIN | HALKIN OR HALKYN | HALKYN |
| Place: | Halkyn |
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