Twisel Burn, Holywood
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Twisel Burn, Holywood
Image: © Rossographer Taken: 10 Jun 2008
Twisel Burn in Holywood. The wall and path were built at the same time as nearby Twisel Bridge - see Image The water level low after two months of very dry weather, the burn is prone to severe flooding. In June 1999 the river level rose some 12 feet above normal after a particularly severe flash flood, devasting nearby homes.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.640887
Longitude
-5.826855