2014
SP9013 : Clouds over Wilstone Reservoir
taken 10 years ago, near to Wilstone, Hertfordshire, England
Clouds over Wilstone Reservoir
A lovely summer view with no wind to ripple the water and break up the reflection.
The muddy bank in the middle distance shows faint signs of medieval ridge and furrow, in what was a field before the reservoir was extended to provide more water for the Grand Union Canal.
For clearer views on the same day see
SP9013 : A summer view of the Ridge and Furrow at Wilstone
SP9013 : Evidence for a Ridge and Furrow Field at Wilstone Reservoir
More on ridge & furrow working at Wilstone Link
What appear to be the far side of the reservoir (centre and right) is vegetation growing on what was the dam for the smaller original reservoir.
The muddy bank in the middle distance shows faint signs of medieval ridge and furrow, in what was a field before the reservoir was extended to provide more water for the Grand Union Canal.
For clearer views on the same day see
SP9013 : A summer view of the Ridge and Furrow at Wilstone
SP9013 : Evidence for a Ridge and Furrow Field at Wilstone Reservoir
More on ridge & furrow working at Wilstone Link
What appear to be the far side of the reservoir (centre and right) is vegetation growing on what was the dam for the smaller original reservoir.
Ridge and Furrow Fields near Tring, Hertfordshire :: SP9113
Medieval farming involved large common fields which were divided into narrow strips, each a furrow long (hence the distance measure - a furlong). While this farming technique was abandoned several hundred years ago field signs can still sometimes be seen where there has not been deep modern ploughing.
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- SP9013, 70 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Chris Reynolds (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 3 August, 2014 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 3 August, 2014
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 9037 1310 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:48.5545N 0:41.4361W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 9004 1311
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
