Belleau Spring

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Belleau Spring

Direction Sign – Signpost at Aby village Located on the west side of a T junction in Aby in Aby with Greenfield parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1003737" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1003737">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4178
Direction Sign – Signpost at Aby village Credit: A Riley

Belleau Spring, located in Lincolnshire, is a picturesque freshwater marsh comprising a lake, pool, pond, and marshland. This oasis of natural beauty is nestled amidst the rolling hills and verdant landscapes of the region, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers.

The centerpiece of Belleau Spring is its serene lake, which spans a significant portion of the area. The lake is characterized by its crystal-clear waters, reflecting the surrounding lush vegetation and creating a mesmerizing sight. It serves as a habitat for various aquatic species, including fish, waterfowl, and amphibians.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, which provides a haven for water-loving plants and animals. This pool is often teeming with vibrant aquatic plant life, creating a vibrant ecosystem that supports a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Belleau Spring also boasts a charming pond, which is relatively smaller in size but equally captivating. The pond is home to numerous species of water plants, insects, and amphibians, making it an excellent spot for observing and studying aquatic life.

The freshwater marsh surrounding these water bodies adds to the enchanting beauty of Belleau Spring. The marshland is characterized by its lush vegetation, including reeds, cattails, and various other water-loving plants. This marsh serves as a crucial habitat for a wide range of wildlife, attracting an array of bird species and other marsh-dwelling creatures.

Overall, Belleau Spring in Lincolnshire offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for visitors to immerse themselves in the wonders of nature. Whether it is observing the diverse wildlife, enjoying the serene waters, or simply taking in the beauty of the marshland, this charming location never fails to captivate its visitors.

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Belleau Spring Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.28503/0.10126787 or Grid Reference TF4078. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Direction Sign – Signpost at Aby village Located on the west side of a T junction in Aby in Aby with Greenfield parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1003737" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1003737">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4178
Direction Sign – Signpost at Aby village
Located on the west side of a T junction in Aby in Aby with Greenfield parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4178
Direction Sign – Signpost northeast of South Thoresby Located on the west side of a T junction northeast of the village in South Thoresby parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1738562" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1738562">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4077
Direction Sign – Signpost northeast of South Thoresby
Located on the west side of a T junction northeast of the village in South Thoresby parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4077
Direction Sign – Signpost opposite Haugh Lane in South Thoresby Located on the northwest side of a T junction opposite Haugh Lane in South Thoresby parish. 3 arms and no finial.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4077A
Direction Sign – Signpost opposite Haugh Lane in South Thoresby
Located on the northwest side of a T junction opposite Haugh Lane in South Thoresby parish. 3 arms and no finial. Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4077A
Belleau: aerial 2021
Belleau: aerial 2021
Direction Sign – Signpost between Claythorpe and Belleau Located on the northeast side of the T junction between Claythorpe and Belleau in Claythorpe parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1740021" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1740021">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4079
Direction Sign – Signpost between Claythorpe and Belleau
Located on the northeast side of the T junction between Claythorpe and Belleau in Claythorpe parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF4079
Chalk Quarry at South Thoresby: aerial 2021 See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://gbmsouththoresbyquarry.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://gbmsouththoresbyquarry.co.uk/">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>
Chalk Quarry at South Thoresby: aerial 2021
See LinkExternal link
Claythorpe: aerial 2021
Claythorpe: aerial 2021
Limestone quarry at South Thorseby: aerial 2022
Limestone quarry at South Thorseby: aerial 2022
Trout Farm, Belleau: aerial 2022
Trout Farm, Belleau: aerial 2022
Footpath approaching Aby The former Methodist chapel, now a house, on the left.
Footpath approaching Aby
The former Methodist chapel, now a house, on the left.
Dovecote at Belleau Dates from the early sixteenth century <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063631?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1063631?section=official-list-entry">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>
Dovecote at Belleau
Dates from the early sixteenth century LinkExternal link
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (1) For explanation of blue quarry lakes see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k">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>
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (1)
For explanation of blue quarry lakes see LinkExternal link
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (2) For explanation of blue quarry lakes see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k">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>
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (2)
For explanation of blue quarry lakes see LinkExternal link
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (3) For explanation of blue quarry lakes see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k">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>
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (3)
For explanation of blue quarry lakes see LinkExternal link
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (4) For explanation of blue quarry lakes see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k">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>
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (4)
For explanation of blue quarry lakes see LinkExternal link
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (4)  For explanation of blue quarry lakes see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpur_Hill_Quarry?fbclid=IwAR1DY23Hhe8TIAJmY2HvKQ5dHJKsoxANUsRKbHyBVxfBFYG_gAuKwgvre2k">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>
Limestone Quarry and blue lagoon, South Thoresby: aerial 2023 (4)
For explanation of blue quarry lakes see LinkExternal link
Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (1) There are several features mentioned in the HER. See also  <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7658054">TF4078 : Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (2) </a>.

Medieval Village (seems to be just a cropmark, below the light-coloured trapezoidal field): <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI42428&resourceID=1006" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI42428&resourceID=1006">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>

Belleau Manor moated site, which does not seem to coincide exactly with the rectangular earthworks: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI43600&resourceID=1006" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI43600&resourceID=1006">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>
Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (1)
There are several features mentioned in the HER. See also TF4078 : Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (2) . Medieval Village (seems to be just a cropmark, below the light-coloured trapezoidal field): LinkExternal link Belleau Manor moated site, which does not seem to coincide exactly with the rectangular earthworks: LinkExternal link
Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (2)  See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7658037">TF4078 : Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (1)</a>]. This seems to be the site of the moated manor: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI43600&resourceID=1006" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MLI43600&resourceID=1006">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>
Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (2)
See TF4078 : Earthworks in field at Belleau: aerial 2023 (1)]. This seems to be the site of the moated manor: LinkExternal link
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Belleau Spring is located at Grid Ref: TF4078 (Lat: 53.28503, Lng: 0.10126787)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.28503,0.10126787
Belleau
Is In: Lincolnshire, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.2855442/0.1017862
Bus Stop
St John The Baptist's Church
Naptan AtcoCode: 270000009790
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: St John The Baptist's Church
Naptan Indicator: NE - bound
Naptan Landmark: St John The Baptist's Church
Naptan NaptanCode: linjdwjw
Naptan Street: Belleau
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2856914/0.1011252
Bus Stop
St John The Baptist's Church
Naptan AtcoCode: 2700LB003208
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: St John The Baptist's Church
Naptan Indicator: SW - bound
Naptan Landmark: St John The Baptist's Church
Naptan NaptanCode: linawpja
Naptan Street: Belleau
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 53.2856441/0.1012579
Brook Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.2867817/0.1029292
Manor Farm
Place: farm
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.2841967/0.102096
Archaeological Site: fortification
Historic: archaeological_site
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.2845316/0.1020065
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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