A roadside mere Chelford Road, Prestbury
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A roadside mere Chelford Road, Prestbury
Image: © Peter Turner Taken: 26 Mar 2011
Almost at the top of the climb up Chelford Road this roadside mere is perched on a ridge between two brooks. How does it get its water? There must be drainage in and out as these Cheshire meres rarely dry out and also rarely flood. Wikipedia's article on kettle holes explains how they arise.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.284368
Longitude
-2.164351