Natural arch, Torquay Devon (1841)

J. Harwood
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Devon West Country Studies sB/TOR 7/1848/TOR
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SC3162
Location
CD 47 DVD 7
Publication Details
Date
1841
Publisher
Scope and Content
A description of the county of Devonshire; containing an accurate account of al the towns, noblemen's and gentlemen's seats, scenery, curiosities, antiquities, productions, etc. of this interesting county; forming a complete county itinerary; and being a useful and entertaining guide and companion to the traveller. Exeter: printed at Norton's office, 1835. p. 80.At a short distance from Torr Abbey, to the south-east, is a sort of rocky island, approachable at low water, separated from a projecting cliff by the sea, corroded by the saline spray in the upper parts, and undermined by the surge below. The loose sandy stratum has formed itself into rude natural arches; and as the rocky pillars divide the landscape, Torr Abbey and its wooded vale appear to much advantage; but the opening towards Torquay is, perhaps, still more beautiful.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
Format
Steel l.engr vign
Dimensions
38x55mm
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Dates
1841