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Dora's Seat

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Dora's Seat
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Dora's Seat is a small hill or minor peak with an elevation of approximately 200–300 metres, located within the upland landscape of County Durham. Its name may derive from a local figure or legend, though specific folklore is not widely documented; it is likely of geological interest as part of the Carboniferous limestone formations common in the region.

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Photo: Mike Quinn · CC BY-SA 2.0