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    Bortle 4

    Conservation

    England, United Kingdom54.3800°, -0.7500°Peak altitude 7°12.1h peak darknessBest: Apr

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2020

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    5

    Area

    143,600 ha

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