2015

SJ8462 : Sandy Bear, Astbury Mere Country Park

taken 9 years ago, near to Astbury, Cheshire East, England

Sandy Bear, Astbury Mere Country Park
Sandy Bear, Astbury Mere Country Park
The bear is the symbol of Congleton, and this one keeps watch over the mere at Astbury from his elevated perch, like a lifeguard.
Astbury Mere Country Park

The mere is a flooded sand pit on the southern outskirts of Congleton, formerly known as Windy Bank Quarry. Quarrying of silica sand continued from the 1930s to 1984, after which it became a community-run leisure amenity. There is a 1.6km (1 mile) path around its perimeter, car parks at north and south sides, and an outdoor sports centre. See the website astburymerecountrypark.uk for a more detailed history.


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SJ8462, 47 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Stephen Craven   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 3 May, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 8 May, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 8462 6267 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:9.6558N 2:13.8888W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 8462 6266
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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