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.
St Agnes, one of the Scilly Islands, near the S. extremity of the group, and 3½ miles SW. of St Mary's, from which it is separated by St Mary's Sound; consists of 2 parts - St Agues and "The Gugh," the former measuring 1 mile by ½ mile, the latter ¾ mile by ¼ mile. The soil is rich and well cultivated, and the cove affords excellent fishing. On the summit of the island is a lighthouse 24 ft. high, with revolving light 138 ft. above high water and seen 17 miles. A rock pillar and other Druidical remains are on the island.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "one of the Scilly Islands" (ADL Feature Type: "islands") |
| Place: | St Agnes Island |
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