Mill Pond

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

England

Mill Pond

Road heading towards Vale Farm Looking south-eastward.
Road heading towards Vale Farm Credit: Peter Wood

Mill Pond is a picturesque freshwater body located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and lush greenery, it serves as a popular recreational spot for both locals and tourists alike. The pond covers an area of approximately 5 acres, making it a significant water feature in the region.

Surrounded by dense vegetation, Mill Pond is a haven for various flora and fauna species. The crystal-clear waters teem with aquatic life, including fish, amphibians, and waterfowl. It is not uncommon to spot vibrant dragonflies gliding above the surface, adding to the serene ambiance of the pond.

The pond's calm and tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal location for fishing enthusiasts. Anglers can be seen casting their lines in hopes of catching an assortment of fish species, such as perch, roach, and bream. The pond's diverse ecosystem creates a thriving habitat for these fish, ensuring a rewarding fishing experience.

Visitors can also enjoy leisurely walks around the perimeter of Mill Pond, taking in the stunning vistas and observing the abundant wildlife. The surrounding landscape is adorned with wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful backdrop. Additionally, benches and picnic areas are scattered around the pond, providing a perfect spot for relaxation and enjoying a picnic.

Mill Pond is not only a natural gem but also holds historical significance. It has been a part of the local community for centuries, serving as a water source for nearby villages and mills in the past. Today, it continues to be cherished as an enchanting oasis for nature lovers, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Mill Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.722973/-0.49065287 or Grid Reference TF0214. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road heading towards Vale Farm Looking south-eastward.
Road heading towards Vale Farm
Looking south-eastward.
Road heading towards Little Warren and Castle Dyke Looking north-westward.
Road heading towards Little Warren and Castle Dyke
Looking north-westward.
Tree and hedge enclosed road at Little Warren Wood Looking north-westward.
Tree and hedge enclosed road at Little Warren Wood
Looking north-westward.
Hedge and tree enclosed minor road at Castle Dyke Looking south-westward.
Hedge and tree enclosed minor road at Castle Dyke
Looking south-westward.
Restricted Byway Sections 47-50 of the 2000 Act introduce a new category of highway called 
the “restricted byway”. A restricted byway is defined as a highway over which 
the public have restricted byway rights, with or without the right to drive 
animals of any description.  This replaced the concept of a "road used as a public path".

This track is a restricted byway.  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7175487">TF0214 : Restricted Byway sign</a>.

A little further on is the camp for one of the wire-pulling bases used to re-string the 400kV line through Lincolnshire
Restricted Byway
Sections 47-50 of the 2000 Act introduce a new category of highway called the “restricted byway”. A restricted byway is defined as a highway over which the public have restricted byway rights, with or without the right to drive animals of any description. This replaced the concept of a "road used as a public path". This track is a restricted byway. See TF0214 : Restricted Byway sign. A little further on is the camp for one of the wire-pulling bases used to re-string the 400kV line through Lincolnshire
Criss-Cross Patterns against the sky of the wires and structure of a pylon, including (on the right) a pulling platform used for changing the wires.
Criss-Cross
Patterns against the sky of the wires and structure of a pylon, including (on the right) a pulling platform used for changing the wires.
Restricted Byway sign Sections 47-50 of the 2000 Act introduced a new category of highway called 
the “restricted byway”. A restricted byway is defined as a highway over which 
the public have restricted byway rights, with or without the right to drive 
animals of any description.  No motorised vehicles are permitted.
Restricted Byway sign
Sections 47-50 of the 2000 Act introduced a new category of highway called the “restricted byway”. A restricted byway is defined as a highway over which the public have restricted byway rights, with or without the right to drive animals of any description. No motorised vehicles are permitted.
Stamford Road, Aunby
Stamford Road, Aunby
Stamford Road, Careby
Stamford Road, Careby
Horse in Careby He came right over to see me, but I couldn't get any closer as there is a barrier between there and the fence.
Horse in Careby
He came right over to see me, but I couldn't get any closer as there is a barrier between there and the fence.
Horse in Careby He walked straight over when he saw me but there were two sets of fences to stop him getting any closer.
Horse in Careby
He walked straight over when he saw me but there were two sets of fences to stop him getting any closer.
Stamford Road, Careby
Stamford Road, Careby
Stamford Road south of Careby
Stamford Road south of Careby
Looking toward Newell Wood
Looking toward Newell Wood
The Drift changes At this point The Drift loses its artificially metalled surface, and becomes a grass-centred track on the natural geology - the red soil that gives Rutland its name.
The Drift changes
At this point The Drift loses its artificially metalled surface, and becomes a grass-centred track on the natural geology - the red soil that gives Rutland its name.
Wheatfield A huge field, now harvested, usually used for growing wheat.
Wheatfield
A huge field, now harvested, usually used for growing wheat.
Dry streambed Probably dry since the enclosure, and perhaps for a few thousand years before that, this little channel feeds into another that goes off the left beyond the dipping line of hedgerow, and thence into the extant stream heading toward Vale Farm, to eventually merge with the West Glen River.
Dry streambed
Probably dry since the enclosure, and perhaps for a few thousand years before that, this little channel feeds into another that goes off the left beyond the dipping line of hedgerow, and thence into the extant stream heading toward Vale Farm, to eventually merge with the West Glen River.
Stubble field The woodland on the skyline is Little Warren, a small roadside wood in Lincolnshire.  It was felled and replanted by the women of the Land Army during the second world war.
Stubble field
The woodland on the skyline is Little Warren, a small roadside wood in Lincolnshire. It was felled and replanted by the women of the Land Army during the second world war.
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Mill Pond is located at Grid Ref: TF0214 (Lat: 52.722973, Lng: -0.49065287)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Located within 500m of 52.722973,-0.49065287
Aunby
Is In: Lincolnshire, England, UK
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 52.7198416/-0.4892216
Design: barrel
Line Attachment: suspension
Material: steel
Power: tower
Structure: lattice
Lat/Long: 52.7227865/-0.4867699
Design: barrel
Line Attachment: suspension
Material: steel
Power: tower
Structure: lattice
Lat/Long: 52.7252046/-0.4895032
Addr Housename: Aunby Manor
Lat/Long: 52.7199802/-0.4887848
Addr Housename: Mill View
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Lat/Long: 52.7193107/-0.4897986
Addr Housename: Manor Farm Cottage
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Lat/Long: 52.7203276/-0.488479
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