Dale Pond

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Suffolk West Suffolk

England

Dale Pond

West Stow: Field used for grazing
West Stow: Field used for grazing Credit: Michael Garlick

Dale Pond is a picturesque freshwater body located in Suffolk, England. Situated amidst lush greenery and rolling hills, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility. Spanning an area of approximately 5 acres, the pond is surrounded by dense vegetation, creating a serene and secluded atmosphere.

The water in Dale Pond is crystal clear and teems with a diverse array of aquatic life. It serves as a habitat for various species of fish, including carp, perch, and roach, making it a haven for anglers. The calm and undisturbed nature of the pond also attracts a wide range of bird species, making it a bird-watcher's paradise. Visitors can often spot kingfishers, herons, and mallards, among others.

The pond is also home to an abundance of plant life, with lily pads and reeds adorning its surface. This creates a picturesque setting and provides a habitat for frogs, newts, and other amphibians. The surrounding marshland is a haven for wetland plants, offering a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Dale Pond offers various recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Fishing enthusiasts can indulge in a day of angling, while nature lovers can explore the surrounding area on hiking or cycling trails. The tranquil ambiance of the pond also makes it an ideal spot for picnicking or simply unwinding amidst nature.

Overall, Dale Pond in Suffolk is a scenic freshwater body that provides a haven for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking solace in the beauty of nature.

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Dale Pond Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.310859/0.64704812 or Grid Reference TL8071. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Stow: Field used for grazing
West Stow: Field used for grazing
West Stow Hall West Stow Hall is a Grade I listed, see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1031269?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1031269?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>  The gatehouse dates from around 1520 and was built by Sir John Crofts, Master of the Horse to the sister of Henry VIII, Mary Tudor, who was briefly Queen of France, and subsequently the wife of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.
West Stow Hall
West Stow Hall is a Grade I listed, see: LinkExternal link The gatehouse dates from around 1520 and was built by Sir John Crofts, Master of the Horse to the sister of Henry VIII, Mary Tudor, who was briefly Queen of France, and subsequently the wife of Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk.
Double Decker Hide, Lackford Lakes See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7286761">TL8070 : View from the Double Decker Hide</a>
Double Decker Hide, Lackford Lakes
View from the Double Decker Hide Looking towards the Slough.
View from the Double Decker Hide
Looking towards the Slough.
Bury Road at the entrance to Lackford Lakes
Bury Road at the entrance to Lackford Lakes
West Stow Reconstructed Anglo Saxon Village
West Stow Reconstructed Anglo Saxon Village
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Three western buildings The three reconstructed Anglo-Saxon buildings seen here are the westernmost in the little village. From left to right they are The Hall, The Living House and The Workshop.
The Workshop can be seen in more detail here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107608">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop</a>
and The Hall, here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107705">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall</a>

See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Three western buildings
The three reconstructed Anglo-Saxon buildings seen here are the westernmost in the little village. From left to right they are The Hall, The Living House and The Workshop. The Workshop can be seen in more detail here TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop and The Hall, here TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop The Workshop at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village was "built to meet present day needs. It has an oak framework with wattle and clay walls. Although there is no direct evidence for it at West Stow, it is based on actual buildings from the end of the period" (Notice Board wording)
This reconstruction dates from 1991
See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Workshop
The Workshop at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village was "built to meet present day needs. It has an oak framework with wattle and clay walls. Although there is no direct evidence for it at West Stow, it is based on actual buildings from the end of the period" (Notice Board wording) This reconstruction dates from 1991 See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear) This structure at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is the Farmer's House, this view being of the rear of it. It is a six-post house with a deep wood-lined pit.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear)
This structure at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village is the Farmer's House, this view being of the rear of it. It is a six-post house with a deep wood-lined pit.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's & Sunken Houses Two of the reconstructed dwellings at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Nearest the camera is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107614">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear)</a>, further away is the 'Sunken House' which was built to show the old idea of Anglo-Saxons living in a pit. It does not match the archaeological evidence found at West Stow - so it is now believed that this is not correct.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's & Sunken Houses
Two of the reconstructed dwellings at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village. Nearest the camera is TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear), further away is the 'Sunken House' which was built to show the old idea of Anglo-Saxons living in a pit. It does not match the archaeological evidence found at West Stow - so it is now believed that this is not correct.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's House 3/4 view A three-quarters view of <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7107614">TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear)</a> showing its side elevation.
See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Farmer's House 3/4 view
A three-quarters view of TL7971 : West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Farmer's House (rear) showing its side elevation. See shared description below:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Oldest House This was the first reconstruction at West Stow, dating from 1974. It was built using simple technology to test the basic idea that a wood floor was built over the pit and that the roof was supported by posts not walls.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Oldest House
This was the first reconstruction at West Stow, dating from 1974. It was built using simple technology to test the basic idea that a wood floor was built over the pit and that the roof was supported by posts not walls.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall Unlike most of the structures at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, The Hall has no pit under the floor. The Hall was a communal building and the focal point of the village. This reconstruction dates from 2005.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - The Hall
Unlike most of the structures at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, The Hall has no pit under the floor. The Hall was a communal building and the focal point of the village. This reconstruction dates from 2005.
Bury Road, Lackford
Bury Road, Lackford
Welcome To West Stow Entrance to West Stow Country Park near to Lackford, Suffolk see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.oldcity.org.uk/stowfriends/index.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.oldcity.org.uk/stowfriends/index.php">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 info about the park.
Welcome To West Stow
Entrance to West Stow Country Park near to Lackford, Suffolk see LinkExternal link for info about the park.
Country Road Minor road near to West Stow, Suffolk.
Country Road
Minor road near to West Stow, Suffolk.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Visitor centre of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk. For info about this nature reserve see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves-and-visitor-centres/lackford-lakes/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reserves-and-visitor-centres/lackford-lakes/">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>
Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Visitor centre of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford Lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk. For info about this nature reserve see LinkExternal link
Open Gates Gates at the end of the road from Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk.
Open Gates
Gates at the end of the road from Suffolk Wildlife Trust at Lackford lakes near to Lackford, Suffolk.
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Dale Pond is located at Grid Ref: TL8071 (Lat: 52.310859, Lng: 0.64704812)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: West Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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