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.
Milford Haven.-- a vast inlet of the sea, on the SW. coast of Pembrokeshire, entering from the S. and striking suddenly towards the E.; from St Ann's Head to Pembroke Ferry (where it becomes the Cleddau estuary) it is 12 miles long, varies in breadth from 1 to 2 miles, has in most parts a depth of from 15 to 19 fathoms, and branches off into numerous bays, creeks, and roads; it is easy of entrance, and well sheltered, and forms the finest natural harbour in the kingdom, but its utility is impaired by its remote situation; on St Ann's Head, at W. side of entrance, are fixed lights seen 20 and 18 miles, and on Great Castle Head, on N. side of haven, 4 miles W. of Milford, are fixed lights seen 15 and 13 miles; there are fortifications at Popton, South Hook, Blockhouse, Dale Point, Stack Rock, and Thorn Island.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "a vast inlet of the sea" (ADL Feature Type: "channels") |
| Administrative units: | Pembrokeshire AncC |
| Place: | Milford Haven |
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