Home Ponds

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Home Ponds

Farm track near Normanton
Farm track near Normanton Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Home Ponds, located in Lincolnshire, is a picturesque freshwater ecosystem that encompasses various aquatic habitats, including lakes, pools, ponds, and freshwater marshes. Spanning an area of approximately 100 acres, this natural haven is a haven for flora and fauna, attracting both local and migratory species.

The main feature of Home Ponds is its expansive lake, which serves as a focal point for the entire ecosystem. The lake boasts crystal-clear waters, teeming with an array of aquatic plants such as water lilies and reeds. These plants provide shelter, breeding grounds, and food sources for a multitude of animals, including fish, amphibians, and waterfowl.

Surrounding the lake, there are several smaller pools and ponds, each with its own unique characteristics. These smaller bodies of water offer diverse habitats for a wide range of plant and animal species. They are often home to freshwater crustaceans, mollusks, and insects, which serve as a vital food source for larger organisms.

Additionally, Home Ponds features a sprawling freshwater marsh. This marshland is characterized by its wet and marshy terrain, abundant vegetation, and shallow water. The marsh provides crucial nesting sites for various bird species and acts as a natural water filtration system, improving the water quality of the entire ecosystem.

Home Ponds is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers alike. Visitors can explore the area via designated walking trails that meander through the diverse habitats, offering a chance to observe and appreciate the rich biodiversity. The serene ambiance and tranquil beauty of Home Ponds make it a true gem in the heart of Lincolnshire.

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Home Ponds Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.972018/-0.77682108 or Grid Reference SK8242. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farm track near Normanton
Farm track near Normanton
Entrance to Power Minerals depot
Entrance to Power Minerals depot
Saint Mary's, Staunton <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/staunton/staunton1900p2.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/staunton/staunton1900p2.htm">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>
Saint Mary's, Staunton
Lancaster Bomber Memorial, Staunton Churchyard Memorial to commemorate the lives of the crew of Lancaster bomber W4270
Lancaster Bomber Memorial, Staunton Churchyard
Memorial to commemorate the lives of the crew of Lancaster bomber W4270
Lonely Hay Bale This bale seems to have been forgotten with the field behind showing just stubble and weeds.
Lonely Hay Bale
This bale seems to have been forgotten with the field behind showing just stubble and weeds.
Drilling for Oil? Schlumberger have a small site at the back of "Three Shire Oak" woods although what they are drilling for who knows?
Drilling for Oil?
Schlumberger have a small site at the back of "Three Shire Oak" woods although what they are drilling for who knows?
Kilvington Church The rolling fields lead the eye to the trees at Rookery and Waterloo Plantation, which appear to have parted to give a distant glimpse of Kilvington Church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK801428">SK801428</a> not to be confused with nearby Staunton Church <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SK805433">SK805433</a>.
Kilvington Church
The rolling fields lead the eye to the trees at Rookery and Waterloo Plantation, which appear to have parted to give a distant glimpse of Kilvington Church SK801428 not to be confused with nearby Staunton Church SK805433.
Normanton Airfield The former RAF Bottesford looking east down the west-east runway.  The runway is now used to store new cars on, the tyres I assume act as a fence.
Normanton Airfield
The former RAF Bottesford looking east down the west-east runway. The runway is now used to store new cars on, the tyres I assume act as a fence.
Nettle Bed Path A footpath runs across this field and passes by the circular nettle bed on its way to Staunton in the Vale.  I would guess the nettle bed is an old pond that has silted up.
Nettle Bed Path
A footpath runs across this field and passes by the circular nettle bed on its way to Staunton in the Vale. I would guess the nettle bed is an old pond that has silted up.
Pylons and Van The pylons carry their cables south across this and many other squares.  The van on the other hand is travelling north towards Long Bennington and the A1.
Pylons and Van
The pylons carry their cables south across this and many other squares. The van on the other hand is travelling north towards Long Bennington and the A1.
Beck Farm, Sewstern Lane near Foston This large farm is just off Sewstern Lane. The barns beyond are on the other side of the A1, the major north-south route up the eastern side of the country.
Beck Farm, Sewstern Lane near Foston
This large farm is just off Sewstern Lane. The barns beyond are on the other side of the A1, the major north-south route up the eastern side of the country.
Sewstern Lane near Foston Looking towards the A1 from the south-western edge of the featured square. The church in the distance is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/70492">SK8443 : St.Swithun's church, Long Bennington, Lincs.</a>. Sewstern Lane is an ancient cattle drove rode which crosses the Lincolnshire and Leicestershire countryside alternately as a public road and a green road or farm track, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://web.archive.org/web/20160403185152/http://www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk/Sewstern_Drift.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160403185152/http://www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk/Sewstern_Drift.htm">Archive 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> for more information. You can find more photographs of this road by doing an advanced search on Sewstern Road, Sewstern Drift and Sewstern Lane on this web site.
Sewstern Lane near Foston
Looking towards the A1 from the south-western edge of the featured square. The church in the distance is SK8443 : St.Swithun's church, Long Bennington, Lincs.. Sewstern Lane is an ancient cattle drove rode which crosses the Lincolnshire and Leicestershire countryside alternately as a public road and a green road or farm track, see Archive LinkExternal link for more information. You can find more photographs of this road by doing an advanced search on Sewstern Road, Sewstern Drift and Sewstern Lane on this web site.
Thackson's Well Farm This farm is on Sewstern Lane, part of the old drove road going from the Newark region to Stamford and beyond. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://web.archive.org/web/20160403185152/http://www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk/Sewstern_Drift.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20160403185152/http://www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk/Sewstern_Drift.htm">Archive 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> for more information. The Viking Way long distance footpath follows this route for several miles.
Thackson's Well Farm
This farm is on Sewstern Lane, part of the old drove road going from the Newark region to Stamford and beyond. See Archive LinkExternal link for more information. The Viking Way long distance footpath follows this route for several miles.
The Ashes This is a large farm complex on the edge of the old Normanton airfield.
The Ashes
This is a large farm complex on the edge of the old Normanton airfield.
Farm Road to The Ashes
Farm Road to The Ashes
Pylons across farmland This power line brings electricity south from the Cottam Power Station on the River Trent (SK7981) all the way into Hertfordshire.
Pylons across farmland
This power line brings electricity south from the Cottam Power Station on the River Trent (SK7981) all the way into Hertfordshire.
Farmland near Thackson's Well Farm The two buildings to the left and in the centre of the photograph are either side of Sewstern Lane. The building to the right is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/301193">SK8442 : Beck Farm, Sewstern Lane near Foston</a>. You can just make out a green lorry in the distance travelling north along the A1, Great North Road. Long Bennington can be seen in the fardistance to the left.
Farmland near Thackson's Well Farm
The two buildings to the left and in the centre of the photograph are either side of Sewstern Lane. The building to the right is SK8442 : Beck Farm, Sewstern Lane near Foston. You can just make out a green lorry in the distance travelling north along the A1, Great North Road. Long Bennington can be seen in the fardistance to the left.
Cross Lane A rough farm road leading from the road to Roseland Business Park towards Staunton in the Vale. Just round the bend in the centre of the photograph the road turns into a muddy track.
Cross Lane
A rough farm road leading from the road to Roseland Business Park towards Staunton in the Vale. Just round the bend in the centre of the photograph the road turns into a muddy track.
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Home Ponds is located at Grid Ref: SK8242 (Lat: 52.972018, Lng: -0.77682108)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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///lowest.amaze.each. Near Long Bennington, Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 52.972018,-0.77682108
RAF Bottesford
Disused: yes
Disused Aeroway: aerodrome
End Date: 1948
Old Name: AAF-481
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Bottesford
Start Date: 1940
Lat/Long: 52.9686343/-0.7806725
Rowe Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.9702955/-0.7746957
Willow Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.9739071/-0.7834885
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