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Raybarrow Pool

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Devon West Devon

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Raybarrow Pool

The north end of Taw Marsh
The north end of Taw Marsh Credit: David Smith

Raybarrow Pool is a coastal marsh located in Devon, England. The pool is situated within a nature reserve and is surrounded by a diverse ecosystem of salt marshes and saltings. The area is known for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of plant and animal species.

The pool itself is a small body of water that is fed by both freshwater and saltwater sources. It is surrounded by lush vegetation, including reeds, grasses, and salt-tolerant plants. The marshes and saltings provide important habitat for a wide range of bird species, including wading birds, ducks, and geese.

Visitors to Raybarrow Pool can enjoy birdwatching, nature walks, and peaceful views of the surrounding landscape. The area is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers looking to capture the beauty of the coastal marsh environment.

Overall, Raybarrow Pool is a tranquil and picturesque spot that offers a glimpse into the unique ecosystem of coastal marshes and saltings in Devon.

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Raybarrow Pool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.694263/-3.9295184 or Grid Reference SX6390. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The north end of Taw Marsh
The north end of Taw Marsh
Trig point and cairn, Cosdon Beacon, Dartmoor
Trig point and cairn, Cosdon Beacon, Dartmoor
Cosdon prehistoric stone row The most impressive prehistoric triple stone row in Great Britain measures 146m long and includes 127 small, medium and large-sized stones. The blocking stones are at the upper end and separate the row from a cairn with two cists. The row is orientated east to west and well worth the effort of getting to. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/dartmoor/cosdon/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/dartmoor/cosdon/">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>
Cosdon prehistoric stone row
The most impressive prehistoric triple stone row in Great Britain measures 146m long and includes 127 small, medium and large-sized stones. The blocking stones are at the upper end and separate the row from a cairn with two cists. The row is orientated east to west and well worth the effort of getting to. LinkExternal link
Cosdon prehistoric stone row This triple stone row is the best preserved example of this type in Britain. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/dartmoor/cosdon/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://stonerows.wordpress.com/gazetteer/region/dartmoor/cosdon/">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>
Cosdon prehistoric stone row
This triple stone row is the best preserved example of this type in Britain. LinkExternal link
Cosdon Beacon
Cosdon Beacon
Raybarrow Pool
Raybarrow Pool
The edge of Raybarrow Pool
The edge of Raybarrow Pool
Stone circle, White Moor Down Steeperton Tor in the distance.
Stone circle, White Moor Down
Steeperton Tor in the distance.
Hound Tor
Hound Tor
Bridleway, Cosdon Hill
Bridleway, Cosdon Hill
Stone Row, Cosdon Hill
Stone Row, Cosdon Hill
Throwleigh Common Looking out into the open moor from close to the spot where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3015852">SX6590 : Shilstone Tor</a> was taken. A ewe flounces off.
Throwleigh Common
Looking out into the open moor from close to the spot where SX6590 : Shilstone Tor was taken. A ewe flounces off.
Stone Row, Cosdon Hill Also shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2757614">SX6491 : Stone Row, Cosdon Hill</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1499182">SX6491 : Cosdon Hill Stone Row</a>; see also <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=444168&sort=2&rational=m&recordsperpage=10&maplat=50.70806518&maplong=-3.92139788&mapisa=1000&mapist=os&mapilo=-3.9214&mapila=50.7081&mapiloe=w&mapilan=n&mapios=SX643916&mapigrn=91650&mapigre=264350&mapipc=#aRt" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=444168&sort=2&rational=m&recordsperpage=10&maplat=50.70806518&maplong=-3.92139788&mapisa=1000&mapist=os&mapilo=-3.9214&mapila=50.7081&mapiloe=w&mapilan=n&mapios=SX643916&mapigrn=91650&mapigre=264350&mapipc=#aRt">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> or <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dartmoorwalks.org.uk/resource/search.php?OS=643916&Distance=5" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dartmoorwalks.org.uk/resource/search.php?OS=643916&Distance=5">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> which have the same text.
Stone Row, Cosdon Hill
Also shown in SX6491 : Stone Row, Cosdon Hill and SX6491 : Cosdon Hill Stone Row; see also LinkExternal link or LinkExternal link which have the same text.
Stone Rows, Cosdon Hill The triple stone row is also shown, from the other end, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3021731">SX6491 : Stone Row, Cosdon Hill</a>. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dartmoorwalks.org.uk/resource/search.php?OS=643916&Distance=5" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dartmoorwalks.org.uk/resource/search.php?OS=643916&Distance=5">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> .
Stone Rows, Cosdon Hill
The triple stone row is also shown, from the other end, in SX6491 : Stone Row, Cosdon Hill. See LinkExternal link .
Head of Cheriton Combe South Tawton Bridleway 21 follows the dark curve around this hillside on the slopes of Cosdon Hill.
Head of Cheriton Combe
South Tawton Bridleway 21 follows the dark curve around this hillside on the slopes of Cosdon Hill.
Pieces of granite, South Tawton Common Lying beside South Tawton Bridleway 21, these blocks look as if they have been abandoned in mid-transit between quarry and destination.
Pieces of granite, South Tawton Common
Lying beside South Tawton Bridleway 21, these blocks look as if they have been abandoned in mid-transit between quarry and destination.
Kennon Hill Looking up the gentle slope of the shallow hill, which occupies much of the square, with tussocks of heather.
Kennon Hill
Looking up the gentle slope of the shallow hill, which occupies much of the square, with tussocks of heather.
Boundary stone near Kennon Hill "ST" indicates that this granite boundary stone is on the parish boundary of South Tawton. In the distance is Cosdon Hill.
Boundary stone near Kennon Hill
"ST" indicates that this granite boundary stone is on the parish boundary of South Tawton. In the distance is Cosdon Hill.
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Raybarrow Pool is located at Grid Ref: SX6390 (Lat: 50.694263, Lng: -3.9295184)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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