Brims Pill

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Brims Pill

Village Hall, Awre Had a pleasant pair of Gates commemorating the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.
Village Hall, Awre Credit: Stuart Wilding

Brims Pill is a small water body located in Gloucestershire, England. It is situated in the southern part of the county, close to the town of Lydney. Brims Pill is a tidal creek that connects with the Severn Estuary, which ultimately leads to the Bristol Channel.

The area surrounding Brims Pill is primarily marshland, characterized by its rich biodiversity and natural beauty. During high tide, the creek fills with seawater, creating a peaceful and serene environment. As the tide recedes, the water level drops, revealing vast mudflats that are home to a variety of bird species, such as curlews, oystercatchers, and sandpipers.

The creek itself is relatively narrow, winding through the marshes until it reaches the estuary. It provides a habitat for various marine creatures, including fish and crustaceans, which thrive in its brackish waters. The marshes and reedbeds surrounding Brims Pill also support a diverse array of plant life, including reeds, grasses, and salt-tolerant vegetation.

Brims Pill is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and photographers, who are attracted to its tranquil atmosphere and the opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. The area is also used for recreational activities such as walking and fishing.

Overall, Brims Pill is a picturesque and ecologically important waterway, offering visitors a chance to experience the unique and diverse ecosystem that thrives in this estuarine environment.

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Brims Pill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.759427/-2.4383631 or Grid Reference SO6906. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Village Hall, Awre Had a pleasant pair of Gates commemorating the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.
Village Hall, Awre
Had a pleasant pair of Gates commemorating the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.
Farmland, Awre Picture taken from the Severn Way across farmland to the River Severn itself.
Farmland, Awre
Picture taken from the Severn Way across farmland to the River Severn itself.
Parish Church Awre
Parish Church Awre
A choir of angels in Awre churchyard.
A choir of angels in Awre churchyard.
Severn bank near Awre Looking north-east, erosion is a factor with this stretch of the estuary's north coast.
Severn bank near Awre
Looking north-east, erosion is a factor with this stretch of the estuary's north coast.
North bank of the Severn With the remains of an old groyne being uncovered in receding tide.
In the distance right is Berkeley Power Station.
Thanks to a suggestion by another member.
A minor amendment to the description, this is in fact the remains of a salmon fishing putcher rank or a fix engine for salmon fishing.
(May 2012)
North bank of the Severn
With the remains of an old groyne being uncovered in receding tide. In the distance right is Berkeley Power Station. Thanks to a suggestion by another member. A minor amendment to the description, this is in fact the remains of a salmon fishing putcher rank or a fix engine for salmon fishing. (May 2012)
Phone box outside the Village Hall in Awre
Phone box outside the Village Hall in Awre
Awre Church
Awre Church
The Red Hart Inn, Awre
The Red Hart Inn, Awre
Awre Church Awre church is dedicated to St Andrew.
Awre Church
Awre church is dedicated to St Andrew.
Gravestone to Pte Frank Huins A poignant reminder on remembrance weekend, this gravestone near the entrance porch to Awre church appears to be a very recent addition.  It is in memory of Pte Frank Huins of the 14th Batt Gloucester Reg. who fell on 2 March 1916 in France.  A search of the Commonwealth War Graves site reveals he was buried at Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue.
Gravestone to Pte Frank Huins
A poignant reminder on remembrance weekend, this gravestone near the entrance porch to Awre church appears to be a very recent addition. It is in memory of Pte Frank Huins of the 14th Batt Gloucester Reg. who fell on 2 March 1916 in France. A search of the Commonwealth War Graves site reveals he was buried at Le Touret Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue.
Track at Awre Track to the east of Awre church giving access to low lying meadow land within a bend in the River Severn.
Track at Awre
Track to the east of Awre church giving access to low lying meadow land within a bend in the River Severn.
River defences at Awre A footpath follows the top of this flood defence beside the River Severn near Awre.
River defences at Awre
A footpath follows the top of this flood defence beside the River Severn near Awre.
River Severn near Awre With fast tidal currents and sand banks the River Severn near Awre is a dangerous place to be vessels avoid this part of the river by using the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
River Severn near Awre
With fast tidal currents and sand banks the River Severn near Awre is a dangerous place to be vessels avoid this part of the river by using the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
Fungus on the banks of the Severn A mushroom of some description growing on a flood defence beside the River Severn.
Fungus on the banks of the Severn
A mushroom of some description growing on a flood defence beside the River Severn.
Meadowland track near Awre Part of a track which provides access to meadowland to the east of Awre.
Meadowland track near Awre
Part of a track which provides access to meadowland to the east of Awre.
Track to meadowland This track gives access to meadowland to the east of Awre.
Track to meadowland
This track gives access to meadowland to the east of Awre.
The Red Hart Inn, Awre The Red Hart Inn in the centre of the small scattered village of Awre.
The Red Hart Inn, Awre
The Red Hart Inn in the centre of the small scattered village of Awre.
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Brims Pill is located at Grid Ref: SO6906 (Lat: 51.759427, Lng: -2.4383631)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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