Ashmore Lake

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Ashmore Lake

Council Housing - Castlebridge Estate Wednesfield UDC developed the Castlebridge Estate in the early 1950s with a cluster of four storey blocks beside the Wyley &amp; Essington Canal. — Council Housing - Castlebridge Estate Credit: John M

Ashmore Lake is a serene and picturesque body of water located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated in the small village of Wombourne, this man-made lake covers an area of approximately 11 acres, making it a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors alike.

Originally created as a reservoir to supply water to the nearby Wombourne Canal, Ashmore Lake has evolved into a tranquil oasis surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife. Its calm and inviting waters attract anglers, who can often be seen casting their lines in search of carp, bream, and tench.

The lake is also a haven for birdwatchers, as it provides a habitat for a diverse range of avian species. Visitors may spot graceful swans gliding across the water, ducks paddling merrily, and various songbirds flitting through the trees. In the spring and summer months, the area bursts into color with vibrant wildflowers and blooming water lilies, creating a picturesque backdrop for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Ashmore Lake boasts well-maintained walking paths that encircle the lake, offering a leisurely stroll for those seeking a peaceful escape. Additionally, there are several benches and picnic spots along the way, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the tranquil ambiance.

With its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere, Ashmore Lake provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it a beloved spot for locals and visitors seeking solace in nature.

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Ashmore Lake Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.598842/-2.0516453 or Grid Reference SJ9600. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Council Housing - Castlebridge Estate

Wednesfield UDC developed the Castlebridge Estate in the early 1950s with a cluster of four storey blocks beside the Wyley & Essington Canal.

John M

Council Housing - Castlebridge Estate

Wednesfield UDC developed the Castlebridge Estate in the early 1950s. This block comprises sixteen flats.

John M

Council Housing - Merrick Road

Post war housing built for Wednesfield UDC on the early 1950s Castlebridge Estate.

John M

Short Heath Basin

Built in 1906 by the Hollybank Colliery as a colliery wharf and landsale. A mineral railway was constructed directly from the pit in Essington to eliminate the locks on the Wyrley Branch of the Curly Wyrley. The facility remained in use until the closure of the Hilton Main Colliery in the late 1960s. A landsale was a site where coal was stockpiled to meet seasonal demand with local sale to coal merchants.

John M

Short Heath Landsale

Following the former colliery railway to the landsale and basin at Short Heath. A landsale was a site where coal was stockpiled to meet seasonal demand with local sale to coal merchants.

John M

Telecommunications mast, Ezekiel Lane

Alex McGregor

Ashmore Park Health Centre

Richard Law

The Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Ashmore Park

Located at the southern end of Ashmore Avenue, at the junction with Griffiths Drive

Richard Law

Moathouse Lane bridge over the Essington and Wyrley canal

No longer a drivable road; the bridge now carries a cycleway and footpath.

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The Essington and Wyrley canal near Wood End

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Devil's Elbow bridge

Presumably it takes its name from the sharp (for a canal) bend just this side of the bridge.

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The church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Linthouse Lane

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St Alban's C of E Church, Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park

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Baptist Church, Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park

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The moat of Ashmore Park Farm

There's very little left of the moat, apart from this slightly depressed area of grass (where the two girls are walking) but it represents the remains of a moated medieval farm settlement, which also had a fishpond just outside the moat. A later (19th Century) farm building just to the south was demolished in the 1950s, at roughly the time that the Ashmore Park estate was being built.

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The Square - a small shopping parade

A collection of shops and small businesses (there's also a Co-op supermarket just off-shot to the left) on the Lichfield Road in New Invention.

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Victory Club - New Invention

The Working Mens club in New Invention, presumably closely associated with the former Squire Locks factory that occupied the nearby site, but which has now moved to the Hilton Cross Business Park in nearby Essington.

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