Water level gauge, Shakerley Mere:: OS grid SJ7371 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

SJ7371 : Water level gauge, Shakerley Mere

near to Allostock, Cheshire, Great Britain

Water level gauge, Shakerley Mere

Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.

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2012

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Grid Square: SJ7371, 24 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Christine Johnstone (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Sunday, 13 May, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 15 May, 2012
Geographical Context: Lakes, Wetland, Bog Park and Public Gardens Sport, Leisure
Former (from Tags): sand and gravel quarry
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 7321 7119 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:14.2235N 2:24.1706W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SJ 7320 7119
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)