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Lynton, watering-place and par., Devon, at mouth of river Lyn, 12 miles NE. of Ilfracombe., 7193 ac., pop. 1213; P.O., T.O., 1 newspaper; is situated amidst fine scenery, and is a resort of tourists and sea-bathers.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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Feature Description: | "watering-place" (ADL Feature Type: "recreational facilities") |
Administrative units: | Devon AncC |
Place: | Lynton |
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