[2] Measurements made on a map on the scale of 12½ m. to 1 in., the coast being assumed to run up estuaries until the breadth became 1 m., and no bays or headlands of less than 1 m. across being reckoned. The coast-line of Anglesea and the Isle of Wight, but of no other islands, is included.
[3] A separate topographical notice is given under the heading WALES, but the consideration of certain points affecting Wales as linked with England is essential in this article.
[4] The figures given here are for the ancient or geographical counties. Section IX., on _Territorial Divisions_, indicates the departures from the ancient county boundaries made for certain purposes of administration. Each county is treated in a separate article in the topographical, geological, economical and historical aspects. Further topographical details are given in separate articles on the more important hill-systems, rivers, &c.
[6] The principal members of the Humber-system are the Ouse of Yorkshire (121 m. long from the source of the Swale or Ure) and the Trent (170 m.), qq.v. for their numerous important tributaries.
[7] Including the Medway (680 sq. m.) in the drainage area.
[8] Including the Wye (1609 sq. m.) and the Lower Avon (891 sq. m.) in the drainage area.
[9] These rivers have their earlier courses in Wales, and flow at first to some point of east. Of wholly Welsh rivers only the Towy and the Teifi are comparable in length and drainage area with the smaller rivers in the above list (see WALES).
[10] From the source of its headstream the Goyt.
[11] As in Bartholomew's Survey Atlas of England and Wales (1903).
[12] The figures are for Registration Counties (see classification of _Territorial Divisions_, below).
[13] Census of England and Wales, 1901; General Report, p. 15.
[14] Certain great offices of state are closed to Roman Catholics.
[15] The actual selection of the bishops is in practice in the hands of the prime minister for the time being. This formerly led to purely political appointments; but it is usual now to select clergymen approved by public opinion.
[17] There are in addition some thousands of Presbyterians unconnected with the church, including members of the Church of Scotland.