The Mere, Walton on the Naze
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Mere, Walton on the Naze by Peter Pearson as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Peter Pearson Taken: 30 Sep 2015
The Mere as it is now known was originally the 24 acre mill pond for the tide mill which stood on the red brick structure which now supports the grey shed in the middle of the scene. The two water wheels that drove the mill were housed in that structure beside which is what remains of sluice used to allow water on a rising tide to fill the pond and prevent its out-flow on the falling tide. From the time the mill ceased operations until the mid 1960/70's the mill pond was used as a boating lake where visitors to the town could try their hand at rowing, sailing or younger people spend hours in dinghies fitted with paddle wheels. Alas now all a distant memory, the area is planned for major development for a marina and housing.
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