Acre Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Acre Pond

West Wickham: the south end of High Street Near the junction with the Horseheath to Balsham road.
West Wickham: the south end of High Street Credit: John Sutton

Acre Pond is a small freshwater marsh located in Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 5 acres, it is classified as a pond due to its size, although it resembles more of a small lake or pool. The pond is surrounded by dense vegetation, including reeds, rushes, and water lilies, which provide a habitat for various species of wildlife.

The water in Acre Pond is fed by natural springs and rainfall, ensuring a constant supply of freshwater. The pond is relatively shallow, with an average depth of about 4 feet, making it an ideal breeding ground for amphibians such as frogs and newts. It also serves as a resting place for numerous waterfowl, including ducks and geese, which can often be seen gliding across its calm surface.

The pond is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, who come to observe the diverse range of bird species that inhabit the area. It is not uncommon to spot herons, kingfishers, and various types of water birds throughout the year. The tranquil surroundings and abundance of wildlife make Acre Pond a peaceful and idyllic destination for those seeking a connection with nature.

Access to Acre Pond is relatively easy, with a footpath that runs along its perimeter, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the area and appreciate its natural beauty. Whether it's a leisurely stroll or a moment of quiet contemplation, Acre Pond offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Acre Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.101879/0.3688827 or Grid Reference TL6247. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Wickham: the south end of High Street Near the junction with the Horseheath to Balsham road.
West Wickham: the south end of High Street
Near the junction with the Horseheath to Balsham road.
Near Streetly Hall Webb's Road, the narrow lane from Streetly End.
Near Streetly Hall
Webb's Road, the narrow lane from Streetly End.
Streetly End: towards the windmill The mill was built in 1802 but ceased milling after the sails blew off in 1895. The timber-framed house on the left dates from c 1600 and is Grade II listed.
Streetly End: towards the windmill
The mill was built in 1802 but ceased milling after the sails blew off in 1895. The timber-framed house on the left dates from c 1600 and is Grade II listed.
Streetly End: thatch and tulips Bright tulips in the verge of the road to West Wickham. The Grade II listed timber-framed cottage on the left dates from the 18th century.
Streetly End: thatch and tulips
Bright tulips in the verge of the road to West Wickham. The Grade II listed timber-framed cottage on the left dates from the 18th century.
Streetly End windmill The mill, built in 1802, lost its sails in 1895.
Streetly End windmill
The mill, built in 1802, lost its sails in 1895.
Insulating Streetly End Farmhouse Cladding is being added prior to re-rendering. The house is Grade II listed and dates from the mid 17th century.
Insulating Streetly End Farmhouse
Cladding is being added prior to re-rendering. The house is Grade II listed and dates from the mid 17th century.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: on West Wickham Road
Modern houses near the northern edge of the village.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House "House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: the rear of Hartford House
"House, formerly rectory, c 1700, extended on west side C19. Timber-framed [and] plaster rendered with hipped tiled roof and wood eaves" (Grade II listing). The picture was taken from All Saints' churchyard as a spring morning turned cloudy.
Horseheath: All Saints - north side The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - north side
The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - south side The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: All Saints - south side
The church dates from the 14th and 15th centuries and was much restored in the 19th. "Nave without aisles Perp, a fine impression inside, with very large three-light transomed windows - a veritable glasshouse. The height of the nave was brought down [see evidence of the former roof line on the east wall of the tower] and brick battlements put up" (Nikolaus Pevsner).
Horseheath: round the corner West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Horseheath: round the corner
West Wickham Road on the last morning of April.
Horseheath, All Saints Frances Baines, died 1846 at the age of 33. 
Her inscription reads:

She filled the office of schoolmistress in this parish for nine years, to the duties of which situation she devoted herself with diligence and assiduity beyond her strength, and in this cause having passed six months at an Infant School training Institution to qualify herself further as a teacher of the younger children more especially according to the most approved method. She suffered from the close application there required, and ultimately fell a sacrifice, to her praiseworthy exertions. In grateful recollection of benefits received, her sorrowing scholars have erected this monument.

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Horseheath, All Saints
Frances Baines, died 1846 at the age of 33. Her inscription reads: She filled the office of schoolmistress in this parish for nine years, to the duties of which situation she devoted herself with diligence and assiduity beyond her strength, and in this cause having passed six months at an Infant School training Institution to qualify herself further as a teacher of the younger children more especially according to the most approved method. She suffered from the close application there required, and ultimately fell a sacrifice, to her praiseworthy exertions. In grateful recollection of benefits received, her sorrowing scholars have erected this monument. LinkExternal link
Entrance to Cardinal's Farm
Entrance to Cardinal's Farm
Houses along Horseheath Green According to the O/S map these houses are known as Alington Cottages.
Houses along Horseheath Green
According to the O/S map these houses are known as Alington Cottages.
A small lane at Cardinal's Green There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
A small lane at Cardinal's Green
There doesn't appear to be a name for this short lane. It leads off Howard's Lane.
'The Old Red Lion Inn' at Horseheath, Cambs. This stands alongside the original A.604 that no longer passes through the village.
'The Old Red Lion Inn' at Horseheath, Cambs.
This stands alongside the original A.604 that no longer passes through the village.
The A.1307 plus a muddy lay-by This is the road from Haverhill to Cambridge
The A.1307 plus a muddy lay-by
This is the road from Haverhill to Cambridge
A very muddy public footpath
A very muddy public footpath
Show me another place!

Acre Pond is located at Grid Ref: TL6247 (Lat: 52.101879, Lng: 0.3688827)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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///handyman.wrong.beaker. Near Balsham, Cambridgeshire

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