Clock Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Clock Pool

Clock Pool is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Roxburghshire, a historic county in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 10 acres, Clock Pool is renowned for its serene beauty and diverse ecosystem.

The pool itself is a small, natural body of water that serves as a habitat for a variety of aquatic species. Surrounded by lush vegetation, including reeds and water lilies, the pool provides a tranquil setting for both wildlife and visitors alike.

One of the notable features of Clock Pool is its diverse bird population. The area attracts a wide range of bird species, including ducks, geese, herons, and swans. Birdwatchers can often spot these magnificent creatures gracefully gliding across the water or nesting in the surrounding vegetation.

Clock Pool is also home to a vibrant community of fish, such as trout and perch, making it a popular spot for angling enthusiasts. The pool's calm and clear waters provide an ideal environment for fishing, attracting both locals and tourists looking to enjoy a peaceful day by the water.

In addition to its natural beauty, Clock Pool offers several amenities for visitors. There are walking trails that meander through the surrounding marshland, allowing visitors to explore the diverse plant and animal life. Picnic areas are also available, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the scenic views.

Overall, Clock Pool in Roxburghshire is a haven of natural beauty and biodiversity. Whether it's birdwatching, fishing, or simply immersing oneself in nature, Clock Pool offers a peaceful and captivating experience for all who visit.

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Clock Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.502675/-2.6028907 or Grid Reference NT6223. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sports fields, Ancrum

JThomas

A68, Ancrum

Towards Ancrum Bridge.

JThomas

Sports field, Ancrum

JThomas

The River Teviot, Ancrum

From the bridge on the A68.

JThomas

Ancrum Bridge

The old bridge from the newer one on the A68.

JThomas

Old milestone

A view to the north east along the A698 towards Jedburgh. The milestone, Jedburgh 4, is near a small copse and Timpendean is in the distance on the left behind the hedge. Now in The Borders administrative area, this was Roxburghshire prior to the 1970s.

Chris Minto

Old milestone

The 4 mile stone on the A698 is leaning a little more than it was in 2009 together with the fence behind it. This stone is the solid D shape as seen in the view of it along the road.

Chris Minto

Frosted trees at Lanton

For a view of the trees taken in October 2014, see NT6122 : A small hardwood stand at Lanton.

Walter Baxter

Snowdrops at Ancrum Old Parish Churchyard

Walter Baxter

The Ale Water at Ancrum

This is an upstream view towards the old packhorse bridge.

Walter Baxter

Ploughing, Lanton

Richard Webb

Lanton Community Garden

The telephone has been removed from the box.

Richard Webb

The grave of Walter Bertram Potter, brother of Beatrix Potter

The inscription on the gravestone at Ancrum Old Parish Kirkyard reads: IN MEMORY OF WALTER BERTRAM POTTER OF ASHYBURN, ANCRUM, THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARY POTTER, BORN 14TH MARCH 1872 DIED 22ND JUNE 1918 “PEACE, PERFECT PEACE.” A side inscription reads: WALTER BERTRAM POTTER OF ASHYBURN WAS THE BROTHER OF BEATRIX POTTER THE FAMOUS WRITER OF BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Walter Baxter

An 18th century gravestone at Ancrum Old Parish Kirkyard

The inscription reads: HERE LYES ADAM RICHARDSON WHO LIVED IN AN ONEST REPUT ALL HIS DAYS AND DIED IN OCTOBER THE 19 1701 AND OF HIS AGE 55 In the 18th century the letter N was often reversed, as in this case.

Walter Baxter

An 18th century symbolic gravestone at Ancrum Old Parish Kirkyard

All the carvings on this stone are symbols of mortality with the skull and crossed femur bones, and the remains of an upright hourglass with the sexton’s tools of turf cutter and spade either side. For details of the inscription on the reverse, see NT6224 : An 18th century gravestone at Ancrum Old Parish Kirkyard.

Walter Baxter