Inflow, Shakerley Mere
Introduction
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Inflow, Shakerley Mere
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 13 May 2012
Shakerley Mere was once a quarry, where sand was excavated to make coloured glass. When production ended in the early 1960s, the quarry filled with water and became a mere. It is now a popular leisure and wildlife site, run by the council.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.236526
Longitude
-2.40074