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The Pot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Roxburghshire

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The Pot

"The Street" on A68
"The Street" on A68 Credit: Douglas Nelson

The Pot, located in Roxburghshire, is a picturesque freshwater marsh that serves as a lake, pool, and pond. Spanning approximately 10 acres, this natural wonder is a haven for wildlife and a popular spot for nature enthusiasts. Surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, The Pot is a serene and tranquil oasis.

The Pot offers a diverse range of aquatic habitats, making it an ideal environment for a wide variety of plant and animal species. The calm, still waters of the lake provide a peaceful home for numerous waterfowl, including ducks, swans, and geese, while the surrounding vegetation attracts an array of songbirds. The marshy areas are teeming with life, with frogs, newts, and dragonflies making their home among the reeds and grasses.

Visitors to The Pot can enjoy leisurely walks along the water's edge, taking in the breathtaking scenery and observing the resident wildlife. The reflective surface of the lake creates a stunning mirror effect, especially during calm weather conditions. The Pot is also a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, who can cast their lines in search of trout and other freshwater fish.

With its diverse ecosystem and natural beauty, The Pot offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace in nature. Whether it's birdwatching, fishing, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll, this freshwater marsh provides a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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The Pot Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.57279/-2.6260093 or Grid Reference NT6031. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

"The Street" on A68
"The Street" on A68
Lay-by, road and camera Along a stretch of the A68 approaching St. Boswells where the road is known as The Street. The Eildon Hills in the distance.
Lay-by, road and camera
Along a stretch of the A68 approaching St. Boswells where the road is known as The Street. The Eildon Hills in the distance.
St Cuthbert's Way The boardwalk avoids the wet woodland further down the bank. Not the most exciting section of the way with no views through the trees.
St Cuthbert's Way
The boardwalk avoids the wet woodland further down the bank. Not the most exciting section of the way with no views through the trees.
The River Tweed St Cuthbert's Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig.
The River Tweed
St Cuthbert's Way passes along the bank, through tall weeds, below Benrig.
The Crystal Well A spring originally supplying clean water for Benrig House. In the mid 1800s the Elliot family built a pump to bring water up to the house, much more convenient than sending a maid down with a bucket!
The Crystal Well
A spring originally supplying clean water for Benrig House. In the mid 1800s the Elliot family built a pump to bring water up to the house, much more convenient than sending a maid down with a bucket!
Every Modern Convenience A plaque on the wall listing the technological progressions involved in getting water up to Benrig House.
Every Modern Convenience
A plaque on the wall listing the technological progressions involved in getting water up to Benrig House.
Donkey or mule power house This chamber, above the Crystal Well, housed the animals that trudged in circles round the room to power the adjacent pump that pumped the water up to Benrig House. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6955163" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6955163">Link</a>
Donkey or mule power house
This chamber, above the Crystal Well, housed the animals that trudged in circles round the room to power the adjacent pump that pumped the water up to Benrig House. See Link
Gateway to Benrig The house overlooks the River Tweed.
Gateway to Benrig
The house overlooks the River Tweed.
Fisherman in River Tweed Viewed from St Cuthbert's Way.
Fisherman in River Tweed
Viewed from St Cuthbert's Way.
Fishing as a spectator sport! Walkers on St Cuthbert's Way watch a lady fishing in the River Tweed.
Fishing as a spectator sport!
Walkers on St Cuthbert's Way watch a lady fishing in the River Tweed.
Clint Lodge Clint Lodge country house was built in 1869 by Lord Polwarth as the family’s shooting home, Clint Lodge is owned by the Duke of Sutherland. After extensive and careful refurbishment, Clint Lodge opened in August ’97. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://clintlodge.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://clintlodge.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Clint Lodge
Clint Lodge country house was built in 1869 by Lord Polwarth as the family’s shooting home, Clint Lodge is owned by the Duke of Sutherland. After extensive and careful refurbishment, Clint Lodge opened in August ’97. LinkExternal link
River Tweed Near Clintmains. Pity about the electricity pole!
River Tweed
Near Clintmains. Pity about the electricity pole!
Glebe House By the kirk at Maxton.
Glebe House
By the kirk at Maxton.
Maxton Kirk 'There is reputed to have been a church on or near the present site for close on 1000 years. In 1322 Edward II and his men destroyed Dryburgh Abbey on his retreat from Edinburgh. In revengeful mood, the English army set it on fire. 'One result of this destruction was the gift of Maxton Church, one of the last of such ecclesiastical possessions to become the property of the Abbey.' <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.dryburghdistrictchurches.org/maxton-kirk-history.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.dryburghdistrictchurches.org/maxton-kirk-history.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Maxton Kirk
'There is reputed to have been a church on or near the present site for close on 1000 years. In 1322 Edward II and his men destroyed Dryburgh Abbey on his retreat from Edinburgh. In revengeful mood, the English army set it on fire. 'One result of this destruction was the gift of Maxton Church, one of the last of such ecclesiastical possessions to become the property of the Abbey.' LinkExternal link
Ordnance Survey cut mark On Mertoun Bridge. With backdrop of River Tweed and the Eildon Hills. (Better than the usual buried in a hedge location!)
Ordnance Survey cut mark
On Mertoun Bridge. With backdrop of River Tweed and the Eildon Hills. (Better than the usual buried in a hedge location!)
Mill at Clintmains With adjacent weir on the River Tweed. There is a fisherman in the river above the weir.
Mill at Clintmains
With adjacent weir on the River Tweed. There is a fisherman in the river above the weir.
View downstream from Mertoun Bridge With island in the River Tweed.
View downstream from Mertoun Bridge
With island in the River Tweed.
Entrance and Gate Post for Benrig
Entrance and Gate Post for Benrig
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The Pot is located at Grid Ref: NT6031 (Lat: 55.57279, Lng: -2.6260093)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

What 3 Words

///sweetly.reward.disengage. Near Saint Boswells, Scottish Borders

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