Grid reference SO4694
near to Church Stretton, Shropshire, England
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Caer Caradoc
Named for Caradog, or Caractacus, who was the king of the Catuvellauni at the time of the Roman invasion. He was defeated by the Romans, and lived out his life in exile in Rome after being pardoned by the Emperor claudius.
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Artificial Lake at New House Farm
This substantial lake has been created recently--it's not on the map--and is in use for water sports: fishing, canoeing. In the background is Long Mynd.
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Ford at New House Farm
This ford is found at New House Farm.
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Coppice Leasowes Local Nature Reserve (set of 2 images)
Coppice Leasowes Local Nature Reserve contains a mosaic of habitats including grasslands with wet flushes, streams, an ancient semi-natural deciduous woodland, hedges and a wetland area. The area is grazed by stock during the summer months... (more)
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A49 near High Leyes
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Early Spring
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Lone Shropshire tree...
...to the east of Church Stretton.
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Lake at New House Farm
This appears to be an artificially created fishing lake. This grassland pasture is huge.
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Path at field edge
The path is just outside Church Stretton and is heading towards Caer Caradoc Hill, though the summit is some way further on.
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Lake in Caer Caradoc Woods
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'Unsuitable for Motor vehicles'
Or, frankly, very much else. Even in the middle of summer, somewhat boggy, which would be why the more popular footpath follows the field edge just above this sunken byway.
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A49 at the entrance to New House Farm
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