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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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Fort George, fortress and ry. sta., Ardersier par., NE. Inverness-shire; P.O., T.O.; the fortress, situated on a low point of land at the contraction between the Inner and the Outer Moray Firth, opposite Fortrose (to which there is a ferry), was built after the rebellion of 1745; it is constructed on the plan of the great fortresses of the Continent, and has accommodation for about 2000 men; 3 miles SE. is Fort George Station, 5¾ m. SW. of Nairn and 9½ NE. of Inverness; P.O., T.O.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "fortress and railway station" (ADL Feature Type: "fortifications") |
| Administrative units: | Ardersier ScoP Inverness Shire ScoCnty |
| Place: | Fort George |
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