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 Island Of Lundy

Country: United Kingdom
Island Of Lundy This little, windswept, granite island lies at the mouth of the Bristol Channel where it meets the Atlantic . Only 5 kilometres (3 miles) long by 0.8 kilometre (1/2 mile) wide, with an area of just over 405 hectares (1,000 acres), it has fewer than 20 permanent residents, employed by the Landmark Trust, which manages the island for the National Trust. There are three lighthouses (two in use), one ...

 Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Country: United Kingdom
City: Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire, South Wales The castle's location, on a ridge, surrounded on three sides by the tidal River Cleddau, make it a formidable stronghold. The history of the site goes back at least to the Roman period, although there are no tangible signs available at present. In the middle ages, Pembroke was strategically important. It was one of the main ports for traveling to Ireland and the seat of the earls of Pembroke, wit ...

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