2012

SU8254 : Crossing Gelvert Stream

taken 12 years ago, near to Cove, Hampshire, England

This is 1 of 2 images, with title Crossing Gelvert Stream in this square
Crossing Gelvert Stream
Crossing Gelvert Stream
The Spreads, Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
Fleet Pond - a short history :: SU8155

The two ponds were created during the 12th century when embankments were built across the low-lying land on Crookham Common to form two large fish ponds. Once stocked with fish the ponds attracted wildfowl and became an important food source for the local population.
Throughout the 13th & 14th century the ponds were managed by local monks.
In 1491 the ponds were leased to the tenant farmer of Fleet Farm for an annual rent of "one hundred fishes supplied fresh to Winchester".
Fast forward to 1904 and a new railway station was built by the ponds. In 1912 Geoffrey de Havilland conducted floatplane trials on the main pond.
During the second world war the ponds were drained and planted with willow to stop them being used as a marker for the Luftwaffe trying to bomb the RAE at Farnborough. The ponds were refilled in 1947 and reeds planted.
In 1973 Fleet Urban District Council purchased the ponds for £10,000; ownership was subsequently transferred to Hart District Council.
In 1976 the Fleet Pond Society was formed and by 1985 the circular footpath along with bridges and walkways was completed.


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Geographical Context: Paths Lakes, Wetland, Bog other tags: Local Nature Reserve Raised Footway Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Gelvert Stream [9] · Fleet Pond Nature Reserve [6] · Spreads [5] · Crossing Gelvert Stream [2] Title Clusters: · Crossing Gelvert Stream [2] ·
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SU8254, 35 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mr Ignavy   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 6 February, 2012   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 15 February, 2012
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 8243 5488 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:17.2261N 0:49.1620W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 8241 5486
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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