(Or the Pool of the Sod), first celebrated by Giraldus Cambrensis, in the
account of his journey through Wales in the twelfth century, as
containing a floating island. This is still in existence, but not more
than eight or nine yards in length, and evidently appears to be a
detached piece of the turbery of which the bank is composed. There is a
small willow-tree growing upon it, and it is carried to and fro by the
action of the wind and water. Sometimes it remains near the side of the
pool for a considerable while, and it is so large and firm as to bear
cattle on it. When it has been dislodged by the wind, a few sheep have
often been borne by it to the other parts of the bank.—Within two miles
of Beddgelert is situated