Monk Myre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monk Myre |
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The west end of the little lochan.
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 Monk Myre
Location in Perth and Kinross
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| Location | NO20954273 |
| Coordinates | 56°34′11″N 3°17′21″W / 56.56969°N 3.289185°W |
| Type | freshwater loch |
| Max. length | 0.8 km (0.50 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.22 km (0.14 mi) |
| Surface area | 5 ha (12 acres) |
| Average depth | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Max. depth | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Water volume | 5,552,000 cu ft (157,200 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Max. temperature | 55.8 °F (13.2 °C) |
| Min. temperature | 55.8 °F (13.2 °C) |
| Islands | 0 |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Monk Myre is a small shallow freshwater lochan and is located 2.5 miles southeast of Blairgowrie in Perth and Kinross.
Geography
Monk Myre is of glacial origin and is formed as a type of geographic formation known as a kettle that has partially silted up. The loch is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), as well as forming part of a Special Area of Conservation.
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