Bradford Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Devon West Devon

England

Bradford Pool

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Spinsters' Rock Chambered Tomb Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Bradford Pool, located in Devon, England, is a stunning freshwater marsh area that encompasses a lake, pool, pond, and marshland. The pool, covering a significant portion of the area, is a tranquil body of water known for its crystal-clear, freshwater. The lake stretches across a vast expanse, providing a picturesque view and attracting visitors from all around.

Surrounded by lush greenery and diverse flora, the pool is home to various aquatic plants, including water lilies and cattails, which add to its natural beauty. The calm waters are ideal for swimming and boating, offering a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and families alike.

Adjacent to the pool lies a well-maintained pond, serving as a thriving ecosystem for a wide array of aquatic life. Frogs, newts, and an assortment of fish species can be found within its depths, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and avid anglers.

The freshwater marsh, located on the outskirts of the pool and pond, is a haven for numerous bird species. It provides essential nesting and feeding grounds for ducks, geese, herons, and other migratory birds. Birdwatchers flock to the area to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Bradford Pool is not only a scenic attraction but also a valuable ecosystem that supports biodiversity and provides a habitat for countless species. Whether it be for leisurely walks, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, Bradford Pool offers a serene and immersive experience for all who visit.

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Bradford Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.704147/-3.8422589 or Grid Reference SX7091. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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Spinsters' Rock Chambered Tomb
Spinsters Rock A Neolithic burial chamber dating back to 2500 - 3500 BC.  Legend has it that it was built by three spinters one morning before breakfast.

The chamber would have contained many graves and is thought to have been originally covered by a long earth mound.

The stones were re-erected in 1862 after collapsing.

The stones are accessible to the public all the time, with several parking spaces on the nearby lane.
Spinsters Rock
A Neolithic burial chamber dating back to 2500 - 3500 BC. Legend has it that it was built by three spinters one morning before breakfast. The chamber would have contained many graves and is thought to have been originally covered by a long earth mound. The stones were re-erected in 1862 after collapsing. The stones are accessible to the public all the time, with several parking spaces on the nearby lane.
Drewsteignton : A382 Looking along the A382.
Drewsteignton : A382
Looking along the A382.
Drewsteignton : Great Tree Farm A track heads to the farm.
Drewsteignton : Great Tree Farm
A track heads to the farm.
Drewsteignton : A382 Looking along the road.
Drewsteignton : A382
Looking along the road.
View through trees at Castle Drogo Looking down the valley through the trees from Castle Drogo.
View through trees at Castle Drogo
Looking down the valley through the trees from Castle Drogo.
Whiddon Down Services These services include Travel Lodge, Hog and Hedge and Morrison's refuelling station.
Whiddon Down Services
These services include Travel Lodge, Hog and Hedge and Morrison's refuelling station.
Narraway Farm and beyond on Whiddon Down
Narraway Farm and beyond on Whiddon Down
Typical country lane, near Whiddon Down
Typical country lane, near Whiddon Down
Farmland near Whiddon Down
Farmland near Whiddon Down
It's in here... My sister is attempting to point out the location of the roadside Drascombe trig point, which has become completely hidden by the growth of the hedge and other vegetation.
See also: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7000382">SX6991 : Drascombe trig point</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7000384">SX6991 : Trig point flush bracket</a>.
It's in here...
My sister is attempting to point out the location of the roadside Drascombe trig point, which has become completely hidden by the growth of the hedge and other vegetation. See also: SX6991 : Drascombe trig point and SX6991 : Trig point flush bracket.
Drascombe trig point The trig point stands at the side of a minor road just to the south of Whiddon Down. It has become almost completely hidden by the growth of a hedge and other vegetation. 
See also: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7000379">SX6991 : It's in here...</a> (Wider view), <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7000384">SX6991 : Trig point flush bracket</a> (Detail).
Drascombe trig point
The trig point stands at the side of a minor road just to the south of Whiddon Down. It has become almost completely hidden by the growth of a hedge and other vegetation. See also: SX6991 : It's in here... (Wider view), SX6991 : Trig point flush bracket (Detail).
Trig point flush bracket A close view of the Drascombe trig point showing its flush bracket.
See also: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7000382">SX6991 : Drascombe trig point</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7000379">SX6991 : It's in here...</a> (Wider view).
Trig point flush bracket
A close view of the Drascombe trig point showing its flush bracket. See also: SX6991 : Drascombe trig point and SX6991 : It's in here... (Wider view).
View over a gate Looking south west from a minor road just south of Whiddon Down.
View over a gate
Looking south west from a minor road just south of Whiddon Down.
The A30 west at exit for Whiddon Down services
The A30 west at exit for Whiddon Down services
Old Boundary Marker beside the A382 Parish Boundary Marker on a grass bank above a brook on the west side of the A382 50 metres north of Sandpark Cross. On the boundary of Throwleigh and Drewsteighton parishes.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_THRDRE01pb
Old Boundary Marker beside the A382
Parish Boundary Marker on a grass bank above a brook on the west side of the A382 50 metres north of Sandpark Cross. On the boundary of Throwleigh and Drewsteighton parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_THRDRE01pb
Drewsteignton : A382 Heading along the A382.
Drewsteignton : A382
Heading along the A382.
Drewsteignton : Road A road off the A382.
Drewsteignton : Road
A road off the A382.
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Bradford Pool is located at Grid Ref: SX7091 (Lat: 50.704147, Lng: -3.8422589)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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///trailing.bungalows.soggy. Near Chagford, Devon

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Spinsters' Rock
Alt Name: Spinsters Rock;Shilstone Cromlech
Archaeological Site: megalith
Heritage: yes
Historic: archaeological_site
Historic Civilization: prehistoric
Historic Era: neolithic
Historic Period: stone-age
Megalith Type: dolmen
Tourism: attraction
Wikidata: Q1414789
Wikipedia: en:Spinsters' Rock
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