Watermeadows , Avon farm
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Watermeadows , Avon farm
Image: © Nigel Mykura Taken: 24 Aug 2011
The old water meadows had an intricate irrigation system which was used 200 years ago to ensure fresh grass in the pastures during freezing winters. Now all that remains is a few vaguely discernible ditches and one or two pieces of brickwork which were small bridges and sluice gates on the water channels. In the background is Old Sarum.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.098147
Longitude
-1.82001