Contrast in land use on the outskirts of Downpatrick
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Contrast in land use on the outskirts of Downpatrick
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 1 Oct 2020
This is a vast area of waterlogged wetland supporting rough grazing and forest and prone to seasonal flooding. The only exceptions are a few 'Islands' of drumlin land whose soils are sufficiently well drained to support the growth of arable crops.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.317919
Longitude
-5.72757