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.
Port Erin, coast vil. with ry. eta., Rushen par., in SW. of Isle of Man, on Port Erin Bay, 5½ miles W. of Castletown; P.O., T.O. The bay is enclosed by the Bradda Hills on the N., and by the Camels on the S., and affords good fishing. To make the port a harbour of refuge for vessels of all sizes, a breakwater, 950 ft. long, has been constructed; inside the breakwater ie a landing-pier for steamers.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "coastal village" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
| Administrative units: | the Isle of Man CrProt |
| Place: | Port Erin |
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