Lundy

Lundy

Lundy (spr. Londy), Felseninsel im Bristoler Kanäle, zur englischen Grafschaft Devon gehörig; guter Landungsplatz, blos von Kaninchen u. Vögeln bewohnt; Leuchtthurm.


Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.

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