Duns Mere

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Hampshire Basingstoke and Deane

England

Duns Mere

Highclere Castle From Jackdaw's Castle looking to Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle Credit: Shaun Ferguson

Duns Mere, located in Hampshire, England, is a picturesque freshwater marsh that offers a serene and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. Spanning over an area of approximately 10 acres, this beautiful natural feature acts as a haven for various species of flora and fauna.

The main attraction of Duns Mere is its expansive lake, which is surrounded by lush greenery and reed beds. The lake itself covers a significant portion of the area and is home to a diverse range of aquatic life. Visitors can often spot various species of water birds, such as ducks, swans, and herons, gracefully gliding across the calm waters.

The pool and pond on the premises provide additional opportunities for exploration and relaxation. These smaller bodies of water are often teeming with smaller aquatic creatures, including frogs, newts, and insects, making them an excellent spot for nature enthusiasts to observe and study wildlife up close.

The freshwater marsh that encompasses Duns Mere is a vital ecological habitat. It supports a multitude of plant species, including water lilies, reeds, and cattails, which provide shelter and food for many animals. The marsh is particularly vibrant during the spring and summer months when it bursts into a riot of colors with blooming flowers and vibrant foliage.

Visitors can explore Duns Mere by following the well-maintained walking trails that wind through the area, offering panoramic views of the lake, pool, pond, and surrounding marshland. The tranquil ambiance, coupled with the abundance of natural beauty, makes Duns Mere in Hampshire a perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.339464/-1.3485687 or Grid Reference SU4560. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Highclere Castle From Jackdaw's Castle looking to Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle
From Jackdaw's Castle looking to Highclere Castle
The A34 looking northbound
The A34 looking northbound
The A34 looking southbound
The A34 looking southbound
The A34 looking northbound
The A34 looking northbound
South of Tot Hill Junction, A34 near Newbury
South of Tot Hill Junction, A34 near Newbury
Highclere Castle Splendid Jacobean revival home to the Earls of Caernarfon since 1679, the current house is by Sir Charles Barry 1839-42.
Recently popularised as Downton Abbey in the drama of the same name.
Highclere Castle
Splendid Jacobean revival home to the Earls of Caernarfon since 1679, the current house is by Sir Charles Barry 1839-42. Recently popularised as Downton Abbey in the drama of the same name.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park Grassy fields and space surrounding Highclere Castle.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park
Grassy fields and space surrounding Highclere Castle.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park Grassy fields and space around Highclere Castle.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park
Grassy fields and space around Highclere Castle.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park Looking across Highclere Park in West Berkshire.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park
Looking across Highclere Park in West Berkshire.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park Looking along a path through Highclere Park with a sign saying "please  respect our privacy"
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park
Looking along a path through Highclere Park with a sign saying "please respect our privacy"
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park A grassy field at Highclere Park.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park
A grassy field at Highclere Park.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle The castle stands on the site of an earlier house, which was built on the foundations of the medieval palace of the Bishops of Winchester, who owned this estate from the 8th century. The original site was recorded in the Domesday Book.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle
The castle stands on the site of an earlier house, which was built on the foundations of the medieval palace of the Bishops of Winchester, who owned this estate from the 8th century. The original site was recorded in the Domesday Book.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park Morgan cars parked up on the lawn.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park
Morgan cars parked up on the lawn.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle Gatepiers being the gateway to the close environs of the Castle. Each is rusticated, square on plan, crowned with a simple cornice capped by an urn; on the north side, facing the approach, the cornice projects above a carved bust (or caryatid) resting on a tapered column.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle
Gatepiers being the gateway to the close environs of the Castle. Each is rusticated, square on plan, crowned with a simple cornice capped by an urn; on the north side, facing the approach, the cornice projects above a carved bust (or caryatid) resting on a tapered column.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park A tree in the grounds of Highclere Castle.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Park
A tree in the grounds of Highclere Castle.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle By 2009, the castle was in dire need of major repair, with only the ground and first floors remaining usable. Water damage had caused stonework to crumble and ceilings to collapse; at least 50 rooms were uninhabitable. The 8th Earl and his family were living in a "modest cottage in the grounds"; he said his ancestors were responsible for the castle's long term problems. As of 2009, repairs needed for the entire estate were estimated to cost around £12 million, £1.8 million of which was urgently needed just for the castle.

As of late 2012, Lord and Lady Carnarvon have stated that a dramatic increase in the number of paying visitors has allowed them to begin major repairs on both Highclere's turrets and its interior. The family attributes this increase in interest to the on-site filming of Downton Abbey. The family now live in Highclere during the winter months, but return to their cottage in the summer, when the castle is open to the public.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle
By 2009, the castle was in dire need of major repair, with only the ground and first floors remaining usable. Water damage had caused stonework to crumble and ceilings to collapse; at least 50 rooms were uninhabitable. The 8th Earl and his family were living in a "modest cottage in the grounds"; he said his ancestors were responsible for the castle's long term problems. As of 2009, repairs needed for the entire estate were estimated to cost around £12 million, £1.8 million of which was urgently needed just for the castle. As of late 2012, Lord and Lady Carnarvon have stated that a dramatic increase in the number of paying visitors has allowed them to begin major repairs on both Highclere's turrets and its interior. The family attributes this increase in interest to the on-site filming of Downton Abbey. The family now live in Highclere during the winter months, but return to their cottage in the summer, when the castle is open to the public.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle Highclere Castle was a filming location for the British comedy series Jeeves and Wooster, which starred comedians Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. It was also used as the main filming location for the award-winning period drama Downton Abbey. The great hall and some of the bedrooms located inside the building were also used for filming.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle was a filming location for the British comedy series Jeeves and Wooster, which starred comedians Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. It was also used as the main filming location for the award-winning period drama Downton Abbey. The great hall and some of the bedrooms located inside the building were also used for filming.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle Above the main entrance of Highclere Castle.
Basingstoke and Deane : Highclere Castle
Above the main entrance of Highclere Castle.
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Duns Mere is located at Grid Ref: SU4560 (Lat: 51.339464, Lng: -1.3485687)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: Basingstoke and Deane

Police Authority: Hampshire

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