Balmer Farm
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Balmer Farm by Dave Spicer as part of the Geograph project.
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Balmer Farm
Image: © Dave Spicer Taken: 9 Oct 2011
Balmer derives its name from Bergemere, in the 11th century, meaning Stronghold pool. Although the pool is no longer, there are traces of the stronghold on Balmer Down. Close to the farm is the site of the Medieval village of Balmer.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.872553
Longitude
-0.070613