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Located in the Bristol Channel, Lundy Island is the biggest island in the Channel and lies12 miles (19 klms ) off the coast of Devon, England about one third of the distance across the Channel from Devon , England to South Wales. Lundy gives its name to the British sea area and is one of the Islands of England. Lundy has been designated by Natural England as natural Character area 159 one of England's Natural regions. Lundy Island is England's first National Statutory Marine Nature Reserve and the first Marine Conservation zone because of its unique flora and fauna, it is managed by the landmark trust on behalf of the National Trust. The entire island has been designated as a site of special Scientific interest.
Lundy Island has an area of 445 ha (1100 acres ) with a population around thirty residents including rangers etc Most visitors are "Day Trippers " although there are 23 holiday properties and a camp site for staying visitors mainly around the southern part of the Island.
Thank you so much for this card Rianna... a great card from a very different place.
Posted Lundy Island..with Lundy Island cancellation stamps..02 February 2015.. Thank you for this unusual card..Rianna..A really nice surprise..
Thank you Wilikideia for helpful information..:
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