Southwater

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shropshire

England

Southwater

A peek round the back of the Aldi store HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company. — A peek round the back of the Aldi store Credit: Richard Law

Southwater, located in Shropshire, is a picturesque region known for its abundant freshwater resources, including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. Nestled amidst rolling hills and verdant landscapes, this area is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados.

The centerpiece of Southwater is its expansive lake, which spans over a large area and provides a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The lake's crystal-clear waters are home to a diverse range of aquatic species, including various fish, waterfowl, and plants. It serves as a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, offering a more intimate setting for relaxation and wildlife observation. Here, visitors can witness an array of bird species, including herons, ducks, and swans, as they gracefully glide across the water's surface.

In addition to the lake and pool, Southwater boasts a charming pond that adds to the area's natural beauty. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the pond is a haven for amphibians, insects, and smaller aquatic organisms. It provides a flourishing habitat for various species, contributing to the region's rich biodiversity.

Furthermore, Southwater is also home to a freshwater marsh, which acts as a natural filtration system, purifying the surrounding water sources. The marsh is teeming with reeds, sedges, and other water-loving plants, creating an ideal habitat for marsh-dwelling creatures like frogs, dragonflies, and wading birds.

Overall, Southwater, Shropshire, with its lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh, is a captivating destination that offers a diverse range of natural wonders. It provides a sanctuary for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for those seeking solace amidst the beauty of nature.

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Southwater Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.672705/-2.4471124 or Grid Reference SJ6908. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A peek round the back of the Aldi store

HGV access to the rear of the supermarket and the adjoining home improvements store (Aldi and Wickes respectively) which now occupy the land on Snedshill that was once home to the Lilleshall Company.

Richard Law

Pearson Road - Office units in Central Park

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations. By the mid '70s my recollection is that the steelworks had shut, although many of the buildings were still there, and one shed was occupied by 'The Maggot Factory' which used dead farm animals to breed maggots for angling on an industrial scale; it had a very distinctive aroma, but sold maggots by the gallon for pennies if you had the constitution to walk in and just ask.

Richard Law

Open ground south of Holyhead Road, Snedshill

The area now occupied by the Central Park business estate was formerly the Snedshill steelworks, part of the Lilleshall Company's operations, and the older maps show this land occupied by coke ovens, furnaces, chimneys and travelling cranes. All removed during the 1970s as part of the work to develop Telford as a New Town.

Richard Law

New Aldi Supermarket and Wickes DIY stores, Snedshill, Telford

The development at Holyhead Road, Snedshill, Telford is now complete and the stores are open for business. 16 April 2011. Original Lilleshall Co. factory. Link Fire ravaged ruins. Link Cleared site. Link Start of development. Link New buildings. Link

Gordon Cragg

OS benchmark and bolt - Snedshill, St Peter's church

An OS cutmark and bolt from the 1st Primary Levelling of the country between 1840 - 1860; this mark was levelled at 561' 2" above Ordnance Datum Liverpool. It lies on the wall just to the right of the entrance to SJ7010 : St Peter's Church, Priorslee

Richard Law

OS benchmark - Snedshill, no 1 Furnace Lane

An OS cutmark in the brickwork at the side of no 1 Furnace Lane; originally levelled in 1985 at 173.277m above Ordnance Datum Newlyn.

Richard Law

St Peter's Church at Priorslee

This rather fine, Grade II listed Link

building was erected in 1836, and listed in 1983.

Richard Law

Entrance to Wickes and Aldi, Holyhead Road

Mark Anderson

Elephant and Castle St Georges

This pub is now closed but an extension is being added, replacing an earlier single-storey block. It may reopen as a pub but residential use seems more likely.

Mike White

12th Century Font

The 12th Century from Priorslee Chapel that now sits in the grounds of St Peter's Church in Snedshill

Anthony Rowley

Looking west along Fifth Avenue

Probably not the one you're thinking of; this is the REALLY famous Fifth Avenue in Ketley Bank!

Richard Law

At the end of Fifth Avenue

Here the Fifth Avenue joins Grange Road.

Richard Law

Looking up Bank Way

The main route through Ketley Bank

Richard Law

Main Road, Ketley Bank

Main Road leads through the former coal-mining village of Ketley Bank. The cottage on the right looks to be one of the older properties in the area, and is Sutherland Cottage, which probably dates it to the late 18th or early 19th century.

Richard Law

The former Ketley Bank primary school

Last time I passed by this way a few years ago, the old school was in use as SJ6910 : Ketley Bank Community Centre but is now lying boarded up and disused. The doors had a notice saying it's no longer a polling station either.

Richard Law

Football pitch marked out on the playing fields of Ketley Bank

The whole area was once scarred by old mines and tips; the trees on the right are growing on a former spoil heap.

Richard Law

Ryebank Road at the junction with Ravenhill Drive

New houses on the Mosseygreen estate in Ketley Bank.

Richard Law

The corner of a play area on the recreation ground

Much of the open space here is marked out as football pitches, but this corner is reserved for the smaller childrens' play area.

Richard Law

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Southwater is located at Grid Ref: SJ6908 (Lat: 52.672705, Lng: -2.4471124)

Unitary Authority: Telford and Wrekin

Police Authority: West Mercia

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Southwater

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shropshire

England

Southwater

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