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Castle Pool

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Staffordshire Stafford

England

Castle Pool

Looking south from Fradswell Heath
Looking south from Fradswell Heath Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Castle Pool is a picturesque freshwater body located in Staffordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 10 acres, it is nestled amidst lush greenery and offers a tranquil haven for nature enthusiasts and visitors alike.

The pool is characterized by its crystal-clear waters, which are supplied by natural springs and underground streams. Surrounded by dense woodlands and rolling hills, Castle Pool offers breathtaking views of the Staffordshire countryside.

The pool is home to a diverse range of aquatic flora and fauna, making it a haven for wildlife. Visitors can spot various species of fish, including perch, pike, and roach, swimming beneath the surface. Water birds, such as ducks and swans, can also be seen gracefully gliding across the pool.

Moreover, Castle Pool boasts a thriving ecosystem of freshwater plants, including lilies and reeds, which provide a vibrant burst of color and create a serene atmosphere.

The pool is also a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and birdwatching. Anglers can enjoy a day of fishing in the peaceful surroundings, while birdwatchers can observe a variety of bird species that reside in or visit the area.

Access to Castle Pool is easy, with nearby parking facilities and well-maintained footpaths that allow visitors to explore the surrounding natural beauty. Whether one seeks solitude, wildlife spotting, or a peaceful fishing experience, Castle Pool in Staffordshire offers a truly enchanting and idyllic setting for all nature lovers to enjoy.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.855379/-1.986236 or Grid Reference SK0128. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking south from Fradswell Heath
Looking south from Fradswell Heath
Stowe by Chartley, St John the Baptist
Stowe by Chartley, St John the Baptist
Chartley Moss An introduction written by Tim Beynon, which is reproduced here. Chartley Moss National Nature Reserve, Staffordshire Chartley Moss is the largest example of a floating bog, or schwingmoor, in Britain. Apart from the much smaller Wybunbury Moss in Cheshire its formation is believed to be internationally unique. Most floating bogs are formed by the gradual closing over a shallow lake surface by Sphagnum. However, some 5000 years ago Chartley was a spring- fed wet woodland with Sphagnum peat beginning to accumulate. The dissolving of salt in the underlying rock caused at least three subsidences and allowed water to flow underneath, and gradually Sphagnum dominated community developed on the floating raft. The last and largest collapse was in the fifteenth century. Recent measurements in the western basin show the underground reservoir to be 14metres deep; pudding basin shaped; and with a raft of mainly peat 3 metres thick floating on top, covering some 25 hectares. There is also a 17 hectare eastern basin of solid peat up to 7 metres thick occupying a shallow depression in the bedrock, with no underlying water. All the above was taken from: <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.derbyshire-dragonflies.org.uk/docs/C" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.derbyshire-dragonflies.org.uk/docs/C">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> hartley.pdf
Chartley Moss
An introduction written by Tim Beynon, which is reproduced here. Chartley Moss National Nature Reserve, Staffordshire Chartley Moss is the largest example of a floating bog, or schwingmoor, in Britain. Apart from the much smaller Wybunbury Moss in Cheshire its formation is believed to be internationally unique. Most floating bogs are formed by the gradual closing over a shallow lake surface by Sphagnum. However, some 5000 years ago Chartley was a spring- fed wet woodland with Sphagnum peat beginning to accumulate. The dissolving of salt in the underlying rock caused at least three subsidences and allowed water to flow underneath, and gradually Sphagnum dominated community developed on the floating raft. The last and largest collapse was in the fifteenth century. Recent measurements in the western basin show the underground reservoir to be 14metres deep; pudding basin shaped; and with a raft of mainly peat 3 metres thick floating on top, covering some 25 hectares. There is also a 17 hectare eastern basin of solid peat up to 7 metres thick occupying a shallow depression in the bedrock, with no underlying water. All the above was taken from: LinkExternal link hartley.pdf
Another Wartime Relic
Another Wartime Relic
Thatched Cottage on Crossroads, Stowe-by-Chartley
Thatched Cottage on Crossroads, Stowe-by-Chartley
Fingerpost, Stile and Cattle Pen
Fingerpost, Stile and Cattle Pen
The Entrance to Park Farm Chartley The Chartley herd of white cattle dates back to about 1248. The descendants of these cattle remained in Chartley Park until 1905, when the 10th Earl Ferrers sold them. In 1970, the present Earl Ferrers bought back the whole of the Chartley herd, which was at Woburn Abbey. At this time there were twenty-four animals. Four months later when the cattle arrived, the number had increased to thirty-three. I can't find a figure for numbers now.
The Entrance to Park Farm Chartley
The Chartley herd of white cattle dates back to about 1248. The descendants of these cattle remained in Chartley Park until 1905, when the 10th Earl Ferrers sold them. In 1970, the present Earl Ferrers bought back the whole of the Chartley herd, which was at Woburn Abbey. At this time there were twenty-four animals. Four months later when the cattle arrived, the number had increased to thirty-three. I can't find a figure for numbers now.
Farm Track off A518
Farm Track off A518
Looking over Stile to Mill Cottages, A518
Looking over Stile to Mill Cottages, A518
Looking over A518 to Cottage on Junction of Hixon Road
Looking over A518 to Cottage on Junction of Hixon Road
Mill Cottages
Mill Cottages
Site of Chartley station, 1986 View westward, towards Stafford: ex-GNR Nottingham - Derby - Uttoxeter - Stafford line. This western extremity of the LNER system was closed to passengers on 4/12/39, to goods on 4/7/51, but the track remained passable for several years afterwards. In 1986 you would not know a railway station had been here.
Site of Chartley station, 1986
View westward, towards Stafford: ex-GNR Nottingham - Derby - Uttoxeter - Stafford line. This western extremity of the LNER system was closed to passengers on 4/12/39, to goods on 4/7/51, but the track remained passable for several years afterwards. In 1986 you would not know a railway station had been here.
Flooding in the dip at Stowe-by-Chartley This is on Drointon Lane. You need boots or wellies to be able to walk through the flooding.
Flooding in the dip at Stowe-by-Chartley
This is on Drointon Lane. You need boots or wellies to be able to walk through the flooding.
The central crossroads at Stowe-by-Chartley Drointon Lane is off picture to the left. The backdrop is provided by Ye Olde Thatched House.
The central crossroads at Stowe-by-Chartley
Drointon Lane is off picture to the left. The backdrop is provided by Ye Olde Thatched House.
St John the Baptist, Stowe-by-Chartley Small village church with mediaeval origins, and some interesting tombs inside.
St John the Baptist, Stowe-by-Chartley
Small village church with mediaeval origins, and some interesting tombs inside.
The Cock Inn, Stowe-by-Chartley It houses a French bistro which is advertised on the A518 at Amerton.
The Cock Inn, Stowe-by-Chartley
It houses a French bistro which is advertised on the A518 at Amerton.
Road into Stowe-by-Chartley The small rise is more challenging than it looks. It only allows single file traffic and there is no provision for pedestrians.
Road into Stowe-by-Chartley
The small rise is more challenging than it looks. It only allows single file traffic and there is no provision for pedestrians.
Drointon Lane east of Stowe-by-Chartley The area supports mostly lowland livestock farming.
Drointon Lane east of Stowe-by-Chartley
The area supports mostly lowland livestock farming.
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Castle Pool is located at Grid Ref: SK0128 (Lat: 52.855379, Lng: -1.986236)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Stafford

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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