Camp Field Pot

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Camp Field Pot

14 and 15 Monymusk Square Terraced cottages facing the village green at Monymusk.  They were built around 1840 and the mock-Tudor gables were added around 1890.
14 and 15 Monymusk Square Credit: Bill Harrison

Camp Field Pot is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, this natural marvel offers a serene and tranquil environment for visitors to enjoy. Spanning an area of approximately 2.5 acres, it consists of a beautiful lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh, each contributing to the diverse ecosystem found within.

The centerpiece of Camp Field Pot is undoubtedly its crystal-clear lake, which stretches across a considerable portion of the site. Surrounded by reeds and tall grasses, the lake is home to a variety of aquatic plants and provides a habitat for numerous species of waterfowl, including ducks and swans. The calm waters of the lake reflect the surrounding scenery, creating a mesmerizing sight that is truly captivating.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, characterized by its shallow depth and gentle flow of water. This pool acts as a nursery for fish and amphibians, offering a safe breeding ground and shelter for their young. It also attracts a plethora of insects and invertebrates, making it a popular feeding ground for birds and other wildlife.

A well-maintained pond can also be found within the grounds of Camp Field Pot. This pond is teeming with life, hosting a diverse array of plant and animal species. It provides a habitat for various aquatic plants such as lilies and water hyacinths, while also supporting a multitude of fish, including carp and perch.

Lastly, the site features a freshwater marsh, which is characterized by its wet and marshy terrain. This marshland is a haven for numerous species of birds, as it offers an abundant supply of insects, small mammals, and amphibians. The marsh is covered in a carpet of vibrant green grasses and dotted with colorful wildflowers during the summer months, creating a visually striking landscape.

Overall, Camp Field Pot in Aberdeenshire is a haven for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Its combination of a lake, pool, pond,

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Camp Field Pot Images

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14 and 15 Monymusk Square Terraced cottages facing the village green at Monymusk.  They were built around 1840 and the mock-Tudor gables were added around 1890.
14 and 15 Monymusk Square
Terraced cottages facing the village green at Monymusk. They were built around 1840 and the mock-Tudor gables were added around 1890.
Monymusk war memorial... ...at the centre of the village green.  This side of the monument lists the 11 men who fell in World War II.  In the right background is the A-listed Monymusk Parish Church.
Monymusk war memorial...
...at the centre of the village green. This side of the monument lists the 11 men who fell in World War II. In the right background is the A-listed Monymusk Parish Church.
Monymusk The village, with new houses mirroring the 19th century developments, seen from the summit of Cairn William.
Monymusk
The village, with new houses mirroring the 19th century developments, seen from the summit of Cairn William.
River Don, Monymusk View towards Aberdeen ( hidden behind Brimmond Hill on the horizon) from Cairn William.
River Don, Monymusk
View towards Aberdeen ( hidden behind Brimmond Hill on the horizon) from Cairn William.
Park, Monymusk An area set aside for Pétanque with the hill runners course marked coming in from the road. At this time runners were climbing Pitfichie Hill and Cairn William.  Across the road there are some new houses arranged in a square like the older village centre.
Park, Monymusk
An area set aside for Pétanque with the hill runners course marked coming in from the road. At this time runners were climbing Pitfichie Hill and Cairn William. Across the road there are some new houses arranged in a square like the older village centre.
Event HQ, Cosmic Hill Runners A hill race was in progress on Cairn William, and the prizes look appetising.  We never got bottles of wine when orienteering - then again, hill runners often miss out on the often beautiful maps.
Event HQ, Cosmic Hill Runners
A hill race was in progress on Cairn William, and the prizes look appetising. We never got bottles of wine when orienteering - then again, hill runners often miss out on the often beautiful maps.
Monymusk Square Just the place to blob out when out on the bike (I was not), with picnic tables in the centre of the village. Over the road there were teas in the Community Hall.
Monymusk Square
Just the place to blob out when out on the bike (I was not), with picnic tables in the centre of the village. Over the road there were teas in the Community Hall.
Monymusk Late 19th century houses in a planned village.
Monymusk
Late 19th century houses in a planned village.
Post office, Monymusk On the square.
Post office, Monymusk
On the square.
The hill runners return Finish run in for the hill race up Cairn William.
The hill runners return
Finish run in for the hill race up Cairn William.
Bulls, Dalbraidie
Bulls, Dalbraidie
Monymusk and the River Don from the air Taken from a plane flying between Manchester and Aberdeen.
Monymusk and the River Don from the air
Taken from a plane flying between Manchester and Aberdeen.
Monymusk Parish Kirk The classic view from the village green of the 12th Century tower of what is thought to have originally been an Augustinian Priory.  It was rebuilt twice in the 19th Century and in the second of these (1891), the 'bad' crenellated parapet was added.  Despite this, the church is A-listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15987" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15987">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> .
Monymusk Parish Kirk
The classic view from the village green of the 12th Century tower of what is thought to have originally been an Augustinian Priory. It was rebuilt twice in the 19th Century and in the second of these (1891), the 'bad' crenellated parapet was added. Despite this, the church is A-listed: LinkExternal link .
Monymusk Parish Kirk View from the south-west.  The church dates from the 12th Century but has been heavily rebuilt several times over the last 800 years.  The unusual arrangement of windows on the south side of the nave date from 1822 and reflect reformed worship: two large windows either side of the pulpit (against the south wall at the time) and smaller windows for the pews (lower) and galleries (upper).  Traces of the 17th Century minister's door between the large windows are just visible. The interior was reconfigured in ca. 1930 to a west-east nave/chancel orientation.
Monymusk Parish Kirk
View from the south-west. The church dates from the 12th Century but has been heavily rebuilt several times over the last 800 years. The unusual arrangement of windows on the south side of the nave date from 1822 and reflect reformed worship: two large windows either side of the pulpit (against the south wall at the time) and smaller windows for the pews (lower) and galleries (upper). Traces of the 17th Century minister's door between the large windows are just visible. The interior was reconfigured in ca. 1930 to a west-east nave/chancel orientation.
House of Monymusk A fine 16th Century Scottish tower house with later additions; A-listed: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15967" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB15967">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> .  Now a wedding and conference venue.
House of Monymusk
A fine 16th Century Scottish tower house with later additions; A-listed: LinkExternal link . Now a wedding and conference venue.
Monymusk village hall The canopied porch pays homage to the architecture of the cottages in the Square of the planned village.
Monymusk village hall
The canopied porch pays homage to the architecture of the cottages in the Square of the planned village.
Monymusk Primary School Dating from 1907 and typical, solid Aberdeenshire granite construction.  The school roll is 55 pupils in 2016-2017, although this is surely set to increase given the number of new-builds in the village (one of which is just visible to the left).
Monymusk Primary School
Dating from 1907 and typical, solid Aberdeenshire granite construction. The school roll is 55 pupils in 2016-2017, although this is surely set to increase given the number of new-builds in the village (one of which is just visible to the left).
Public green space, Monymusk
Public green space, Monymusk
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Camp Field Pot is located at Grid Ref: NJ6915 (Lat: 57.227219, Lng: -2.5027771)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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