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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… St. Peter), a parish, in the union of Crediton, hundred of North Tawton, South Molton and N. divisions of Devon, 8 miles … of the Bristol Channel, by which it is bounded on the north; the line of coast is in some parts alternated with …
A History of the County of Somerset
… districts. (1) One of the hilly districts occupies the north-east of the county and is separated from the central … around Frome. This district, especially towards the eastern boundary of the county, is a favourite resort of the … serve the double purpose of drains and hedges. To the north of the Polden Hills are extensive beds of peat known as …
A History of the County of Somerset
… Norm. Wincanton; Glastonbury subfuscus (Drap.). Eastern part of the county Punctum pygmum (Drap.) Pyramidula … the central and southern parts of the county than in the north. They are hardly ever found of late years in Leigh … neighbourhood of Weston-super-Mare. One was taken on the north bank of the Avon near Clifton, and several are said to …
A History of the County of Somerset
… as well as in fields and woods. Widely distributed in north and central Europe. 2. Lithobius variegatus, Leach. … Blue Anchor, Winsford. Widely distributed throughout north and central Europe. GEOPHILID Long vermiform centipedes … Anchor, Leigh Woods. Common throughout Great Britain and north and central Europe. This species is distinguishable by …