Lower Lake

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Lower Lake

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey Credit: GARY ROE

Lower Lake is a picturesque body of water located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is a natural lake that functions as a pool, pond, and freshwater marsh, making it a diverse and ecologically rich habitat. The lake is situated in a scenic landscape surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.

With a surface area of approximately 10 hectares, Lower Lake offers a tranquil and serene environment for both wildlife and visitors alike. The water in the lake is sourced from natural springs and rainwater, ensuring its freshness and purity. It is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and nature lovers.

The lake is home to a wide range of aquatic plants and animals, including various species of fish, such as carp, pike, and perch. These fish attract fishing enthusiasts from far and wide, who often spend hours patiently waiting for a bite. The lake also serves as an important breeding ground for waterfowl, including ducks and geese, providing a haven for these avian species.

Surrounding the lake is a freshwater marsh, characterized by vibrant vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies. This marshland provides a vital habitat for numerous species of birds, insects, and amphibians, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the area.

Lower Lake, Nottinghamshire, offers a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere make it a haven for those seeking a connection with nature.

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Lower Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.071533/-1.1889834 or Grid Reference SK5453. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Newstead Abbey Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Newstead Abbey
Back door to the Abbey, downpipe showing two different symbols .
Lake, The Fort and stable block, Newstead Abbey The Stable range (on the right) dates from 1862 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301">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> The Fort (on the left) dates from about 1770 but much modified a century later <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265327" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265327">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>
Lake, The Fort and stable block, Newstead Abbey
The Stable range (on the right) dates from 1862 LinkExternal link The Fort (on the left) dates from about 1770 but much modified a century later LinkExternal link
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
The Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey
Created for Ethel Webb in the early years of the twentieth century.
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
Weir below the Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Stew Pond, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
The Garden Lake, Newstead Abbey
Former stables. Newstead Abbey Designed by M.E.Hadfield 1862-3 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Ellison_Hadfield" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Ellison_Hadfield">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 housing <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1264301">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>
Former stables. Newstead Abbey
Designed by M.E.Hadfield 1862-3 LinkExternal link Now housing LinkExternal link
The Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1265325">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>
The Eagle Pool and the east facade of Newstead Abbey
The inside of the west front of the medieval abbey visible in the right LinkExternal link
Satyr, Newstead Abbey Early eighteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1227526">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> Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nost">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>
Satyr, Newstead Abbey
Early eighteenth century LinkExternal link Probably the work of Jan van Nost the Elder LinkExternal link
The outflow from Papplewick Dam Built to feed water to power a number of cotton mills along this section of the Leen valley.
The outflow from Papplewick Dam
Built to feed water to power a number of cotton mills along this section of the Leen valley.
The River Leen With the outflow from Papplewick dam just upstream
The River Leen
With the outflow from Papplewick dam just upstream
Information board for Moor Pond Woods
Information board for Moor Pond Woods
A well-cracked crack willow On the banks of the River Leen in Papplewick Dam Wood.
A well-cracked crack willow
On the banks of the River Leen in Papplewick Dam Wood.
Monument to Boatswain Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
Monument to Boatswain
Boatswain was Lord Byron's dog,
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey Originally created in the early eighteenth century.
The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
The Spanish Garden, Newstead Abbey
Originally created in the early eighteenth century. The Gothic windows in the building beyond light the chapel which has been created from the chapter house of the original abbey (actually a priory).
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
Archway through the garden wall, Newstead Abbey
The Garden House, Newstead Abbey
The Garden House, Newstead Abbey
Weir above the Japanese Garden, Newstead  Abbey This is the much modified River Leen.
Weir above the Japanese Garden, Newstead Abbey
This is the much modified River Leen.
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Lower Lake is located at Grid Ref: SK5453 (Lat: 53.071533, Lng: -1.1889834)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Gedling

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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