- Powerscourt Waterfall
Infobox Waterfall
name = Powerscourt
caption = Powerscourt Waterfall.
location =Enniskerry ,County Wicklow ,Ireland
coordinates = coord|53.146692|-6.211439
elevation = 250 metres
type = Horsetail
height = convert|121|m|ft
height_longest =
average_width =
number_drops = 1
average_flow =
watercourse =
world_rank = 687Powerscourt Waterfall ( _ga. Eas Chúirt an Phaoraigh) is a waterfall near
Enniskerry ,County Wicklow , in Ireland, located in a valley surrounded by Djouce Mountain and theGreat Sugar Loaf . At a height of convert|121|m|ft, it is the highest waterfall on the island.The waterfall and surrounding valley are owned by the
Powerscourt Estate .History
In August 1821, during the visit of King
George IV to Ireland,Richard Wingfield, 5th Viscount Powerscourt decided to dam the waterfall, so that he could release a torrent while the two stood on the bridge below the falls. The king was unable to leave a banquet at Powerscourt House; however when the water was finally released, the bridge was washed away. [ [http://www.powerscourt.ie/gardens/waterfall/index.htm Powerscourt House & Gardens] ]References
ee also
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Powerscourt Estate External links
* [http://www.powerscourt.ie/gardens/waterfall/index.htm Official website]
* [http://www.world-waterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=427 Powerscourt Waterfall at World Waterfall Database]
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