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Beverton Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

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Beverton Pond

Naked Boy's Stone A Grade II Listed mediaeval boundary stone marking the boundary between the parishes of old Cleeve and Brompton Regis. There is limited parking here for the permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house along the West Somerset Mineral Railway.
Naked Boy's Stone Credit: Chris Allen

Beverton Pond, located in Somerset, England, is a freshwater pond that serves as a vital ecological habitat. It is nestled within a beautiful landscape, surrounded by lush greenery and meadows. The pond covers an area of approximately 1.5 acres and is known for its tranquil and serene atmosphere.

The pond is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an important conservation site. The water is clear and still, providing a perfect environment for various aquatic plants to thrive. These plants, such as water lilies and rushes, create a vibrant and colorful scene during the summer months.

Beverton Pond also supports a rich array of animal life. This includes numerous species of fish, such as carp and perch, which can be seen swimming beneath the water's surface. The pond is also frequented by a variety of waterbirds, including ducks and herons, which use the pond as a feeding ground.

Surrounding the pond is a freshwater marsh, which acts as a natural filter for the water. This marshland is teeming with different types of plants, like reeds and sedges, which help purify the water and provide a habitat for insects and small mammals.

Visitors to Beverton Pond can enjoy the peaceful ambiance and take leisurely walks along the designated footpaths that encircle the pond. The area is popular among nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers who can capture the stunning beauty of the pond and its surroundings.

Overall, Beverton Pond is a picturesque and ecologically significant freshwater habitat, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and appreciate the wonders of this unique ecosystem.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.096944/-3.4034999 or Grid Reference ST0134. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Naked Boy's Stone A Grade II Listed mediaeval boundary stone marking the boundary between the parishes of old Cleeve and Brompton Regis. There is limited parking here for the permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house along the West Somerset Mineral Railway.
Naked Boy's Stone
A Grade II Listed mediaeval boundary stone marking the boundary between the parishes of old Cleeve and Brompton Regis. There is limited parking here for the permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house along the West Somerset Mineral Railway.
West Somerset Mineral Railway A long disused railway seen from the infilled Naked Boy Bridge.
West Somerset Mineral Railway
A long disused railway seen from the infilled Naked Boy Bridge.
Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The wall to the right is the remaining part of the miner's 'dry' where they would have dried their clothing. The hillock behind the wall is a spoil heap.
Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The wall to the right is the remaining part of the miner's 'dry' where they would have dried their clothing. The hillock behind the wall is a spoil heap.
Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site.
Permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The freestanding wall to the right is what remains of the miners' dry and is included in the listing.
Permissive path to Burrow Farm engine house
The best preserved beam engine house on the Brendon Hills and Listed Grade II. The engine house was erected in 1879 for a third hand engine relocated from Langham Hill Pit and originating in South Wales. The engine was a 25" rotative beam engine for pumping and winding. The mine was for iron ore and closed in 1883 so this engine had a short life on site. The freestanding wall to the right is what remains of the miners' dry and is included in the listing.
West Somerset Mineral Railway Seen from near Burrow Farm engine house.
West Somerset Mineral Railway
Seen from near Burrow Farm engine house.
Comberow Incline A view down an incline of the West Somerset Mineral Railway below the winch house
Comberow Incline
A view down an incline of the West Somerset Mineral Railway below the winch house
Steps down to the Winch House The winding equipment was below the rail level on the West Somerset Mineral Railway at the top of Comberow Incline
Steps down to the Winch House
The winding equipment was below the rail level on the West Somerset Mineral Railway at the top of Comberow Incline
West Somerset : Middleton Court Looking towards a house in the countryside.
West Somerset : Middleton Court
Looking towards a house in the countryside.
West Somerset : Brown Lane Brown Lane heading through the trees and the West Somerset countryside.
West Somerset : Brown Lane
Brown Lane heading through the trees and the West Somerset countryside.
West Somerset : Syndercombe Lane Looking along a small lane off of Brown Lane which heads down to Clatworthy Reservoir.
West Somerset : Syndercombe Lane
Looking along a small lane off of Brown Lane which heads down to Clatworthy Reservoir.
West Somerset : Country Lane Lots of dogs being walked on a fine evening to be out and about.
West Somerset : Country Lane
Lots of dogs being walked on a fine evening to be out and about.
West Somerset : Muddy Track A muddy track off of the B3190.
West Somerset : Muddy Track
A muddy track off of the B3190.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Sheep A grassy field with one sheep in the foreground.
West Somerset : Grassy Field & Sheep
A grassy field with one sheep in the foreground.
West Somerset : Muddy Track A muddy track heading through the countryside.
West Somerset : Muddy Track
A muddy track heading through the countryside.
West Somerset : Small Track A small track and footpath heading towards the B3224.
West Somerset : Small Track
A small track and footpath heading towards the B3224.
West Somerset : Naked Boy's Stone HE NAKED BOY, SMITHHAYES ST 015 345 is in the corner of a field at the junction of four parishes Line drawings of it, when it was still in one piece, show an oddly curved stone with a large base and smaller top roughly pyramid shaped. It name may come from its status as a boundary stone. Boys were sometimes whipped at the boundaries, so they would never forget them. Possibly they were placed naked on this stone. The Naked Boy goes down to drink at the Beverton pond, the source of the River Tone, at midnight. The Naked Boy, a bronze age standing stone by the roadside. It has been used to mark the point where four parishes meet - Treborough, Old Cleeve, Kings Brompton and Withiel Florey. Leather Barrow, a bronze age round barrow standing about 10 ft high on the line of the boundary of Luxborough and Treborough parishes and adjacent to the Brendon ridgeway.
West Somerset : Naked Boy's Stone
HE NAKED BOY, SMITHHAYES ST 015 345 is in the corner of a field at the junction of four parishes Line drawings of it, when it was still in one piece, show an oddly curved stone with a large base and smaller top roughly pyramid shaped. It name may come from its status as a boundary stone. Boys were sometimes whipped at the boundaries, so they would never forget them. Possibly they were placed naked on this stone. The Naked Boy goes down to drink at the Beverton pond, the source of the River Tone, at midnight. The Naked Boy, a bronze age standing stone by the roadside. It has been used to mark the point where four parishes meet - Treborough, Old Cleeve, Kings Brompton and Withiel Florey. Leather Barrow, a bronze age round barrow standing about 10 ft high on the line of the boundary of Luxborough and Treborough parishes and adjacent to the Brendon ridgeway.
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Beverton Pond is located at Grid Ref: ST0134 (Lat: 51.096944, Lng: -3.4034999)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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