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22.5.10 York University Lake in UK
York University Lake in UK (Plate 22.7 ) is a
small lentic body situated in the campus of York
University in UK. The author is seen on the shore
of the frozen lentic body during winter. The vegetation is scanty.
In Scotland, a lentic body (lake) is called a
‘loch’. There are many lochs spread across
Dundee, Glasgow, Aberdeen, etc. They have a
profound impact on the life and livelihood of the
local people. The photo shown (Plate 22.8 ) is
that of typical loch in Dundee, photographed by
the author.
22.5.11 Romney Marsh
Romney Marsh (Plate 22.9 ) is a sparsely
populated flat and low-lying (with parts below
sea level) wetland area in the counties of Kent
and East Sussex in the southeast of England
covering about 100 mile
2
(260 km
2
or
26,000 ha). The Romney Marsh has been gradually built up over the centuries. Romney
Marsh is adjacent to the High Weald Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which
is less developed than many other areas in
Kent and Sussex.
Plate 22.7 York University Lake in UK
Plate 22.8 A typical loch in Dundee in Scotland
Plate 22.9 Romney Marsh
22 Wetlands of Europe