Fonthill Lake
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Fonthill Lake by Maigheach-gheal as part of the Geograph project.
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Fonthill Lake
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 27 Mar 2008
The lake was created in the 18th century by the damming of the Fonthill Stream, and it was once part of the estate of the eccentric millionaire William Beckford.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.079546
Longitude
-2.090882