Angerton Moss

Downs, Moorland in Lancashire South Lakeland

England

Angerton Moss

A595 at Ellermire Bridge — A595 at Ellermire Bridge Credit: Colin Pyle

Angerton Moss is a vast and picturesque area situated in Lancashire, England. This region is known for its diverse landscape, featuring downs, moorland, and marshy terrain. Spanning across several square miles, Angerton Moss is a haven for nature enthusiasts and offers a unique charm that is distinctly Lancastrian.

The downs in Angerton Moss provide a stunning backdrop of rolling hills and expansive grasslands. These open spaces are home to an array of plant and animal species, showcasing the region's ecological diversity. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks or hikes, taking in the breathtaking views and observing wildlife such as rabbits, hares, and various bird species.

Moorland areas in Angerton Moss offer a different experience, with their rugged and wild beauty. These upland habitats are characterized by heather-covered hills, scattered with rocky outcrops. Moorland wildlife includes iconic species like red grouse and curlews, which can be spotted in their natural habitats.

The marshy sections of Angerton Moss provide a distinct contrast. These wetland areas are teeming with life, with an abundance of reeds, sedges, and bog plants. Marsh birds, such as snipes and lapwings, thrive in this environment, making it a fantastic spot for birdwatching.

Angerton Moss is a place of tranquility, where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. It offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and photography. With its diverse landscape and rich biodiversity, this Lancashire gem is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.254402/-3.2012614 or Grid Reference SD2184. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A595 at Ellermire Bridge

A595 at Ellermire Bridge

A595 at Galloper Pool Bridge

A595 at Galloper Pool Bridge

A595 near Skellow Crag End

A595 near Skellow Crag End

A595 north of Foxfield

A595 north of Foxfield

Wreaks Causeway End Bridge over Kirkby Pool Wreaks Causeway End Bridge carrying the A595.
Listed Building entry number 1138084. Grade II.
Listing includes carvings on the coping stones of the parapets.
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Wreaks Causeway End Bridge over Kirkby Pool

Wreaks Causeway End Bridge carrying the A595. Listed Building entry number 1138084. Grade II. Listing includes carvings on the coping stones of the parapets. Link

Carved words on Wreaks Causeway End Bridge Wreaks Causeway End Bridge carrying the A595.
Listed Building entry number 1138084. Grade II.
Listing includes carvings on the coping stones of the parapets.
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&quot;Do not stop long at the fair&quot;. One of many carvings on the parapets. Many of the stones have been damaged, presumably during bridge widening. Other carvings include &quot;Yellow for ever&quot;, &quot;Be kind to the poor&quot;, &quot;A sensible man wont offend me and no other can&quot;, &quot;Forget me not&quot;, &quot;Happy land&quot;, &quot;England for ever&quot;, &quot;I can paddle my own canoe&quot;, &quot;Tomorrow may be silent&quot;, &quot;Thomas Dawson post messenger arrives [6 10 a m]&quot;.

Carved words on Wreaks Causeway End Bridge

Wreaks Causeway End Bridge carrying the A595. Listed Building entry number 1138084. Grade II. Listing includes carvings on the coping stones of the parapets. Link

"Do not stop long at the fair". One of many carvings on the parapets. Many of the stones have been damaged, presumably during bridge widening. Other carvings include "Yellow for ever", "Be kind to the poor", "A sensible man wont offend me and no other can", "Forget me not", "Happy land", "England for ever", "I can paddle my own canoe", "Tomorrow may be silent", "Thomas Dawson post messenger arrives [6 10 a m]".

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the north parapet of Galloper Pool Bridge. It marks a point 6.352m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the north parapet of Galloper Pool Bridge. It marks a point 6.352m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (G2834) This OS Flush Bracket can be found on the north buttress of Wreaks Causeway Bridge. It marks a point 6.471m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (G2834)

This OS Flush Bracket can be found on the north buttress of Wreaks Causeway Bridge. It marks a point 6.471m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (S7106) This OS Flush Bracket can be found on old school building which is now a private property. It marks a point 14.673m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Flush Bracket (S7106)

This OS Flush Bracket can be found on old school building which is now a private property. It marks a point 14.673m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NE parapet of Ellermire Bridge. It marks a point 11.408m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the NE parapet of Ellermire Bridge. It marks a point 11.408m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the house which was once the Mission Church. It marks a point 12.722m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the house which was once the Mission Church. It marks a point 12.722m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This hidden OS cut mark can be found on the wall SW side of the road. It marks a point 32.935m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This hidden OS cut mark can be found on the wall SW side of the road. It marks a point 32.935m above mean sea level.

path at Duddon Mosses National Nature Reserve On Bank End Moss. Caw and the Coniston range on the skyline, with a snow-capped &quot;Old Man&quot;.

path at Duddon Mosses National Nature Reserve

On Bank End Moss. Caw and the Coniston range on the skyline, with a snow-capped "Old Man".

Swans on Kirkby Pool near Moss House, Angerton Kirkby Pool flows through the mosses, entering the Duddon estuary at Kirkby-in-Furness. On the skyline are Caw and the Coniston range.

Swans on Kirkby Pool near Moss House, Angerton

Kirkby Pool flows through the mosses, entering the Duddon estuary at Kirkby-in-Furness. On the skyline are Caw and the Coniston range.

Foxfield signal box and station Foxfield signal box and station, trains to Carlisle and Barrow

Foxfield signal box and station

Foxfield signal box and station, trains to Carlisle and Barrow

Bank End Hill From the A595, the view includes spoil heaps from Kirby Slate Quarries at SD2484.

Bank End Hill

From the A595, the view includes spoil heaps from Kirby Slate Quarries at SD2484.

'Donkey Rock', Broughton-in-Furness By the roadside at SD210867, Bush Green Quarry has a cliff-face 70m across and 10m high that shows &#039;sole structures&#039; in the almost vertically bedded turbidite sandstones and mudstones (Coniston Grits) of Silurian age, about 400 million years old. These are knobbly lumps on the surface of the rock, formed by the deposition of hard material on the sea-bed by deep-water currents, and there are more than 1800 of them, mainly types known as flute and load casts, covering six bedding planes (see <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.ougsnw.org.uk/photo_gallery/Geoscenes/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.ougsnw.org.uk/photo_gallery/Geoscenes/">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> Foxfield.html). Further information see Moseley 1978 Geology of the Lake District, p 143, Yorkshire Geological Society.

'Donkey Rock', Broughton-in-Furness

By the roadside at SD210867, Bush Green Quarry has a cliff-face 70m across and 10m high that shows 'sole structures' in the almost vertically bedded turbidite sandstones and mudstones (Coniston Grits) of Silurian age, about 400 million years old. These are knobbly lumps on the surface of the rock, formed by the deposition of hard material on the sea-bed by deep-water currents, and there are more than 1800 of them, mainly types known as flute and load casts, covering six bedding planes (see Link

Foxfield.html). Further information see Moseley 1978 Geology of the Lake District, p 143, Yorkshire Geological Society.

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Wreaks Causeway The road from Broughton in Furness to Grizebeck curves round to cross Wreaks Moss

Wreaks Causeway

The road from Broughton in Furness to Grizebeck curves round to cross Wreaks Moss

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Angerton Moss is located at Grid Ref: SD2184 (Lat: 54.254402, Lng: -3.2012614)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Police Authority: Cumbria

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Power: tower

Lat/Long: 54.2517155/-3.202557

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Lat/Long: 54.2536727/-3.2055504

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Barrier: kissing_gate

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