Barr'd [Island]
barred "Barr'd" bears a direct connection to the nature of the place. The North Side of the harbour is actually formed by a line of islands joined together by beaches, namely Long Beach and Sandy Beach. During storms water flows over these beaches, & so one could become barred off...
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| Language: | English |
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1973
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/12073 |
| Summary: | barred "Barr'd" bears a direct connection to the nature of the place. The North Side of the harbour is actually formed by a line of islands joined together by beaches, namely Long Beach and Sandy Beach. During storms water flows over these beaches, & so one could become barred off. Hence the name Barr'd Islands. See cited quotation. JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Used I Not used Withdrawn |
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