Horse Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Essex Uttlesford

England

Horse Pond

TESCO car park Great Dunmow Credit: Andrew Tatlow

Horse Pond, located in Essex, is a picturesque natural water feature that can be classified as a combination of a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. This tranquil body of water covers an area of approximately 5 acres, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, Horse Pond offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The water in the pond is fresh and clear, supporting a diverse ecosystem of aquatic plants and wildlife. Visitors can expect to see various species of fish, frogs, and waterfowl, adding to the charm and natural beauty of the area.

The pond itself is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 4 feet. It is fed by several small streams and natural springs, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater. The marshy areas around the pond are home to unique wetland plants, providing a habitat for numerous amphibians and insects.

Horse Pond is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and birdwatching. Anglers can try their luck at catching species like bass, perch, and catfish that inhabit the pond. The peaceful surroundings and abundance of birdlife make it an excellent location for birdwatchers, with sightings of herons, ducks, and various other water birds being common.

Overall, Horse Pond in Essex offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing a haven for both wildlife and visitors seeking a peaceful connection with nature.

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Horse Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.887056/0.32745645 or Grid Reference TL6023. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

TESCO car park Great Dunmow

Andrew Tatlow

Stortford Road Bridge, A120

The A120 is a trunk road that runs east-west across East Anglia from Harwich to Puckeridge, 63 miles in length. It follows the route of the Roman Road, Stane Street. Link

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New houses, Great Dunmow

The recent residential enlargement of Great Dunmow to the north-west spreads further north.

Robin Webster

Formerly The Bell, Great Easton

Now a house, it is a grade II listed building from about 1500.

Robin Webster

Cycling on Essex lanes

On the route from Little Easton to Great Easton.

Robin Webster

Church Row, Little Easton

Grade II listed former almshouses, built 1895. The date and a 'W' are placed centrally. The 'W' perhaps stands for Warwick, as apparently Frances, the Countess of Warwick, had them built.

Robin Webster

Quarry area on site of RAF Great Dunmow

'Quarry' was what the warning notice called it, but there is little sign here apart from the wide and shallow trench between earth banks. In the distance beyond the dead tree are more quarry-like features.

Robin Webster

Mawbyns, Duck Street, Little Easton

A 16th century timber framed house, with several alterations over the years. Grade II listed.

Robin Webster

Field by the B184

It looks like wheat growing.

Robin Webster

Roundabout for the A120, Dunmow

David Howard

Roundabout on the Dunmow Interchange

The old and new A120 connect here. The old road has just been reduced to 30mph and had various housing estates built along it all with their own little roundabouts.

David Howard

The entrance to High Wood, Great Dunmow

David Howard

The Crusaders Window at Little Easton

During World War II the American 386th Bomb Group, known as The Crusaders, "mounted up with wings as eagles" flying some 263 missions from nearby Easton Lodge airfield against Nazi targets in Europe. Nearly 200 Crusaders were lost to enemy action and many more were wounded or taken prisoner. This "Window Of The Crusaders" depicts some of the daily activities of the men of the 386th Bomb Group during the thirteen months they were stationed near this church at Little Easton near RAF Great Dunmow.

Adrian S Pye

The Window of Friendship and Peace, Little Easton

During World War II, in September of 1943, the United States Air Force's 386th Bomb Group, "The Crusaders", arrived with their B-26 Marauder aircraft at a newly constructed airfield on the grounds of Easton Lodge, just a few hundred yards from this church. This "Window of Friendship and Peace" recalls in vignettes and symbols the special relationship of mutual support, friendship, and lasting respect that developed between the American airmen and the people of the villages of Little Easton and Great Dunmow during the thirteen months the Crusaders flew missions from the airfield.

Adrian S Pye

St. Mary's church, Little Easton

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Adrian S Pye

'The Swan', The Endway, Great Easton

David Kemp

Croys Grange, Great Easton

The house is described in Pevsner's guide as "late C16 but remodelled with mid-C19 gables, porch, false exposed timber framing, and the Maynard badge". The latter is the badge of the Maynard family who had large landholdings in the area and is still to be seen on many local buildings.

David Kemp