Mount Lindley () is a
mountain
A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limited Summit (topography), summit area, and ...
, high, standing on the west side of
Starshot Glacier
Starshot Glacier () is a glacier 50 nautical miles (90 km) long, flowing from the polar plateau eastward through the Churchill Mountains, then north along the west side of Surveyors Range, entering the Ross Ice Shelf south of Cape Parr. So ...
, north of
Mount Hoskins in Antarctica. It was discovered by the
British National Antarctic Expedition (1901–04) and named for
Lord Lindley
Nathaniel Lindley, Baron Lindley, (29 November 1828 – 9 December 1921) was an English judge.
Early life
He was the second son of the botanist Dr. John Lindley, born at Acton Green, London. From his mother's side, he was descended from Sir Edw ...
, a member of the committee that made the final draft of instructions for the expedition.
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References
Mountains of Oates Land
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