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Backstone EdgeNo. 2723
Height:699.0m / 2293ft
Prominence/Drop:26.0m / 85ft
Country:England
County:Cumbria (CoU)
Grid Ref:NY 72591 27698
Latitude:54.640000
Longitude:-2.420000
Hill Area(s):35A: The Northern Pennines
Classification:Bg, BL, N, sSim
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Parent Hill:Cross Fell
Summit feature:cairn with pole
Col:673.0m / 2207ft (Grid ref: NY728282)
Map:OS Landranger: 91
OS Explorer: OL19N
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