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.
Helmsdale, small seaport with ry. sta., Kildonan par., Sutherlandshire, at mouth of river Helmsdale, 17 miles NE. of Golspie, 60 SW. of Wick, and 682 NW. of London by rail; comprises, on the left bank of the river (which is crossed by a two-arch bridge), Helmsdale proper, with East Helmsdale, and on the right bank West Helmsdale, with Marrel and Gartymore; Helmsdale (including East Helmsdale), pop. 675; West Helmsdale (including Marrel and Gartymore), pop. 659; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank. Helmsdale dates from 1818; it is the head of the fishery district extending from Embo to Dunbeath, and has a commodious natural harbour, with breastwork and pier. Adjacent to the town are the ruins of an old castle of 1488, long the residence of the earls of Sutherland.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "small seaport with railway station" (ADL Feature Type: "harbors") |
| Administrative units: | Kildonan ScoP Sutherland ScoCnty |
| Place: | Helmsdale |
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