A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Arthur's Seat.-- a picturesque and conspicuous hill overlooking Edinburgh, on SE. side of the city, and commanding an extensive and magnificent prospect, alt. 822 ft. On the W. of Arthur's Seat are Salisbury Crags, forming a crescent of rugged cliffs from 60 to 80 ft. high, and crowning a steep hill of 500 ft.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "a picturesque and conspicuous hill" (ADL Feature Type: "mountains") |
| Administrative units: | Midlothian ScoCnty |
| Place: | Arthurs Seat |
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