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.
Start Point, promontory, in S. of Devon, at S. extremity of Start Bay, 8½ miles S. of Dartmouth; on the point is a lighthouse 92 ft. high, with revolving light (Start Point) 204 ft. above high water and seen 20 miles. Start Bay is 7 miles wide, and penetrates 2½ miles.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "promontory" (ADL Feature Type: "capes") |
| Administrative units: | Devon AncC |
| Place: | Start Point |
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