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287:belt course
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136:Coordinates
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1392:Structures
1350:Town House
1070:Emery Farm
1045:Drake Farm
510:"About Us"
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242:Portsmouth
148:70°45′18″W
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184:John Drew
181:Architect
176:1716–1718
145:43°4′41″N
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