Entering Morebattle
Introduction
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Entering Morebattle
Image: © Jim Barton Taken: 7 Aug 2014
The village's name does not recall a violent history, but rather it's derived from 'Mere Botle', or settlement by the lake. The lake refers to Linton Loch, now drained.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.517387
Longitude
-2.368968