AONB

British

abbreviation

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: an area designated by the appropriate government bodies as requiring protection to conserve and enhance its natural beauty

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Neil Catchpole, project officer with the Dedham Vale AONB, said: "These lighters were very important to the trade of the Stour before roads were improved and the railways came, which eventually completely superseded the canals."

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2012

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