Gravel pit, Field Common
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Gravel pit, Field Common
Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 30 Apr 2012
Comparison of Google Earth images with current OS maps show that until quite recently this body of water was substantially larger - extending further to the south-east than it now does. Much of this pool is fringed with reeds. Last year's growth shows golden-brown in the late afternoon light, in contrast to the green of this spring's growth, in the foreground.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.391933
Longitude
-0.381307