Cheswardine Marsh

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shropshire

England

Cheswardine Marsh

Cheswardine Hall Cheswardine Hall is about half a mile from the village of Cheswardine and is an example of a Victorian landowner&#039;s country house. There is a beautiful sweep of rhododendrons bordering the drive up to the house.
See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cheswardinemanor.googlepages.com/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cheswardinemanor.googlepages.com/">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 some history of the house. — Cheswardine Hall Credit: Tony Grant

Cheswardine Marsh is a picturesque freshwater marsh located in the county of Shropshire, England. Spread over an area of approximately 100 acres, it is a haven for a diverse range of flora and fauna. The marsh is situated near the village of Cheswardine, and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The main feature of Cheswardine Marsh is a large lake, surrounded by smaller pools and ponds. These bodies of water provide a rich habitat for numerous aquatic plants and animals. The marsh is home to a variety of bird species, including herons, ducks, and swans, which can be observed in their natural habitat. The area is also frequented by migratory birds during the winter months, adding to its biodiversity.

The marsh is characterized by its lush vegetation, with reeds, rushes, and water lilies covering its banks. This dense vegetation provides shelter and nesting sites for many bird species and small mammals. It also acts as a natural filtration system, helping to maintain the water quality and clarity of the marsh.

Cheswardine Marsh is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for wildlife conservation. The marsh is carefully managed to preserve its natural beauty and protect its delicate ecosystem. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil surroundings by walking along designated paths and observing the wildlife from designated viewing areas.

Overall, Cheswardine Marsh is a stunning example of a freshwater marsh, offering a peaceful retreat for both humans and wildlife alike. Its diverse plant and animal life, along with its natural beauty, make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers in Shropshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.862213/-2.404826 or Grid Reference SJ7229. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cheswardine Hall

Cheswardine Hall is about half a mile from the village of Cheswardine and is an example of a Victorian landowner's country house. There is a beautiful sweep of rhododendrons bordering the drive up to the house. See Link

for some history of the house.

Tony Grant

Cheswardine Hall

Charles Donaldson-Hudson originally had the house built in 1875 to a design by John MacVicar Anderson. This replaced an earlier partially-built house (known as The Hill, Chipnall) that had been purchased by Thomas Hudson (the great uncle of Charles Donaldson-Hudson) along with the Cheswardine Estate around 1833. In 1950 the hall was bought by the Brothers of Christian Instruction (also known as the La Mennais Brothers or Mennaisians), a teaching order founded in Brittany, for use as a Juniorate for boys, and named St Edward's College. In 1969 it was purchased by the Morgan Building Company for conversion into a leisure centre, but this did not occur. In 1972 the hall was sold to a Mr & Mrs Brunt and used as an Approved School. In 1984 it was sold to Mr & Mrs Stephen Poole for use as a residential and nursing home.

Tony Grant

Country Lane by Bishops Wood

A country lane by Bishops Wood near to a hamlet called Doley.

Stephen Pearce

Footpath Near Lipley

Geoff Pick

Horse Shelter in field at Chipnall, near Cheswardine

Recent information now indicates that this building was probably NOT a horse gin, in which a horse walked round and round transferring power by mechanical means. It is considerably more likely that this structure was erected as a shelter for horses and other livestock. It was made hexagonal so that mares and foals could not be trapped in a corner. The central structure of the building which supports the roof is insubstantial and unlikely ever to have been strong enough to support a horse gin. See also SJ7131 : Inside the roundhouse horse shelter.

Alan Wright

Inside the roundhouse horse shelter

Another view of the conical SJ7131 : Horse Shelter in field at Chipnall, near Cheswardine.

Alan Wright

Yew Tree Farmhouse

This was the chief estate farm of the Cheswardine Hall Estate

Alan Wright

Underground Settling cistern on Cheswardine Estate

This cistern lies on the line of a 10" vitreous clay pipe which ran almost certainly from the old Cheswardine Hall (aka The Hill, Chipnall), that was demolished prior to the erection of the current Cheswardine Hall in 1875. It can be found in woods to the WNW of Cheswardine Hall. The cistern is no longer utilised for drainage purposes from the Hall.

Alan Wright

Cottages in Tag Lane, Chipnall

These cottages were some of the first built by Charles Donaldson-Hudson, and bear the date 1869 under the eaves of the right hand cottage, and CDH under the eaves of the left hand cottage.

Michael Hendry

Estate Cottage in Tag Lane, Chipnall built 1873 (Left)

This is one of a pair of cottages built by Charles Donaldson-Hudson in 1873. Charles Donaldson-Hudson inherited the estate in January 1862.

Michael Hendry

Estate Cottage in Tag Lane, Chipnall built 1873 (Right)

Built by Charles Donaldson-Hudson

Michael Hendry

The main entrance and Lodge for Cheswardine Hall

The view is taken from the road from Cheswardine village, and shows the ornate wrought iron gates on the main drive up to Cheswardine Hall. The Lodge is now in separate ownership from the Hall, and careful examination of the drive beyond the gates shows a modern concrete fence separating the two properties.

Michael Hendry