A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
Skerrow, Loch, a triangular lake near the Balmaghie boundary of Girthon parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, close to the railway, 13 miles WNW of Castle-Douglas. Lying 425 feet above sea-level, it measures 5½ by 4 furlongs, is prettily studded with five or six copse-clad islets, and contains pike and very fine trout, running up sometimes to 6 lbs.—Ord. Sur., sh. 5, 1857.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Feature Description: | "a triangular lake" (ADL Feature Type: "lakes") |
| Administrative units: | Girthon ScoP Kirkcudbrightshire ScoCnty |
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