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Geographical Term Details

Derwentwater

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derwentwater)

Derwentwater is one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park in north west England. It lies wholly within the Borough of Allerdale, in the county of Cumbria. The lake occupies part of Borrowdale and lies immediately south of the town of Keswick. It is both fed and drained by the River Derwent. It measures approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) long by 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and is some 72 feet (22 m) deep. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Lake
N/ADerwent (Cumbria)

Geographical FeatureIs Geographical Feature of
N/ALake District (England)

This term is used for the following terms: 
Derwent Water

Approved Date
29-Oct-2013

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